Gladney Ann Cooper

It is with great sadness that the family of Gladney Ann Cooper (nee Hoshall) of Mountain Park announces her passing on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the age of 79 years. 

A celebration of Gladney’s life and toast to her continued journey will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 5, on the green in Mountain Park, 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park GA 30075.  

Gladney was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 15, 1939, the first child of Thomas and Murriel Hoshall.  She is survived by her brother Len Hoshall, her daughter Catherine Cooper Abdallah, her former husband Larry Cooper, and her grandchildren Calvin and Carter Abdallah, and Wayne and Will Witherow. Gladney was predeceased by her daughter, CaroLen Cooper Witherow. 

Gladney, a life time scholar, dedicated her career to education, holding positions from teacher to principal.  She received her Bachelor of Arts and Master’s of Library Science from Georgia State University.  For the last 25 years, Gladney has championed community service.  In addition to being an active member of Mountain Park’s City Council and Fire Department, she has served on the Atlanta Regional Commission for the past seven years. 

Memorial donations in memory of Gladney may be made to Mountain Park Volunteer Fire & Rescue (770-998-3533, http://mountainparkgov.com/public-safety/fire-department).

Medford-Peden Funeral Home - Marietta, is taking care of all arrangements. 770-427-8447

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