Obituary of Lennia Lea Cooley
Lennia Lea Cochran was born in Harrogate Tennessee on June 28, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Milton Cochran and the late Virginia (Abrams) Cochran. Lennia attended school in Harrogate graduating from Cumberland Gap in 1942.
She married the love of her life, Melvin Cooley, in Monroe in 1944. Lennia was an extremely hard worker. For many years, she was employed as a line worker for Ford Motor Company.
Lennia was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved her Lord, Jesus Christ, and she was extremely devoted to her daughter. They shared in a deep love between mother and daughter that could ever be.
Lennia could be quite the homebody often enjoying curling up with a good book. Her baking was delightful to those fortunate enough to enjoy her homemade pies. Lennia, however, was always up for travel and she enjoyed visiting many different locations, especially Las Vegas.
Lennia Lea Cooley, age 92, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday; January 18, 2017 at Wellsprings Lutheran Services. In addition to her parents and her husband in 1989 her passing was preceded by both sisters: Jean Lester and Lila Grady; and a brother-in-law: Thomas Grady.
To cherish her memory Lennia leaves her daughter: Pamela (Clyde) Sweat of Monroe; three grandchildren: David (Shawna) Powell, William (Marcy) Powell, and Clyde “Leo” Sweat (Jennifer Noland); five great grandchildren: Ezra, Charlie, Ellie, William, and Leah; and a favorite brother-in-law: Pete (Shirley) Cooley of Monroe.
Friends may gather on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service; South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00pm also at Merkle’s.
Online guests may leave word of inspiration and comfort, share a photo or send a floral tribute by visiting www.merklefs.com.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the fantastic staff at Wellspring Lutheran Services for all the care extended to Lennia. Her kindness and love for others will be remembered forever and deeply missed.