Angela Gayle Cooper, 56, native and lifelong resident of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Tampa General Hospital. The daughter of Willard Ernest and Jeanne (Sanders) Cooper, she was born on Monday, October 1, 1962. "Gayle" was a 1980 graduate of Palatka High School. She later earned a Bachelor's degree (Psychology) and a Master's degree (Professional Counseling) from Liberty University. She was employed by Putnam Behavioral Health Care for over 20 years.  She was affiliated with the Putnam County School District TOTS program. She served as Senior Warden at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Palatka. While residing with her daughters, she attended Grace Family Church, Tampa.  She was a member of Nottage Elk Temple #484.  She loved to laugh and have a good time with family and friends, especially because her children and grandchildren were her life.  Ultimately, she loved God and maintained her strong faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in eternal rest by her brother, Willard E. Cooper, Jr.; daughter, Deja Glenn.

Those who cherish her memories: mother, Sylvia M. Cooper, Palatka; daughters, Brittany Glenn (Correy Cobb), Kadeja Cooper; two granddaughters, Cortney and Brielle Cobb; brother, Von Mallard; aunts and uncles, Barbara Cooper, Elrie Beasley, Christine (Paul) Bailey, Arlene Mallard, Zebade Wright, Wendell (Delores) Mallard, Eddie (Betty) Mallard, Gerald Mallard; nephew, Darius Parker; niece, Nykiah Mallard; godchildren, Tyrell Hall and Jah'Mya Dirden; and a host of other relatives and friends.