Joanne Mayne Cooner

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Biography: Mary Joanne Mayne Cooner passed away on December 3, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 26, 1927 in Chidester, Arkansas, to the late Beulah Ray Purifoy and Joseph Ford Mayne. She grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas where she attended Little Rock High School. She attended Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts and graduated with a major in Latin American Studies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jordan Cooner, Sr., to whom she was married for 49 years. In their early years of marriage, during which Walter served as an Air Force officer, they lived in Japan, Hawaii and six states. Upon returning to Little Rock, she earned her teaching credentials and began teaching at The Cathedral School. For 27 years, she taught scores of third and fourth grade students, many of whom are now leaders in Arkansas business, politics, agriculture and religion. She and Walter enjoyed many worldwide travels, dancing, and entertaining. She was a kind, elegant woman who was an avid bridge player, voracious reader, a grammar expert and a lover of history. She is survived by her three sons, Walter Jordan Cooner, Jr. and his wife, Sara, of Clifton, VA; Joseph Mayne Cooner of Dallas. TX; and Dr. Leslie Purifoy Cooner and his wife, Alice, of Little Rock; her five grandchildren, Joanne Elyse Cooner, Zachary Mayne Cooner, William Purifoy Cooner, Thomas Hudgens Cooner, and Caroline Jordan Cooner. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 6 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham Street in Little Rock. After a private burial, funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 West 17th Street, Little Rock, AR 72206.

Condolences(24)

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: ?Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".

Susan Terry Borne

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Cooner was one of my favorite teachers at the Cathedral School over 50 years ago! I remember her being a great teacher but also she was fun and she had such style - she always wore a beautiful gold charm bracelet. I looked up to her and enjoyed seeing her at church and in the community over the years. My sincere sympathy to you all.

Fr Frederick

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Walter, I just want you to know that you and the family are in my prayers. You were blessed by a great mother.
Fr. Frederick

Laura (Rasco) Reeves

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Cooner was one of my favorite teachers at the Cathedral School! It is very clear she was an amazing woman if I can remember many things she taught me more than 40 years ago! I also loved seeing her in Kroger once I was a mom!! Love to her family because I know she will be missed!!

Janet Guminsky

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Love the lady, many wonderful times spent together, many memories to celebrate 🎆

Greg Starkel

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Brother Walt and family,
Jennie and I send our most sincere condolences in the passing of your Mother, Walt. We send our prayers of peace and healing for you and your family, as you all grieve for her.
Celebrate her life and take solice knowing that you all are her lasting legacy.

Most sincerely, In Hoc Signo Vinces,

Greg and Jennie Starkel

Gil Caver

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Les my thoughts and prayers are with you

Reginald Rogers

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Les and Family : May God grant you strength at this time ! Your mother and father raised a great family. Their children and grandchildren are excellent examples of that. May your mother enjoy her reunion in Heaven with her husband and all of our loved ones who have passed away. May she rest in the Peace of Christ ! Reg Rogers, Catholic High Class of 1977

Clara Penney

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Walter, I?m so sad to hear your family has lost your gracious lovely mother. Sounds like she was a loving exceptional person. Love & prayers for you and your family.

Madalyn Dortch

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What a wonderful lady....a fixture around Trinity Episcopal and the Cathedral School. You boys were luck to have such a Mama. I know you'll miss her, but we know where she is! HEAVEN !

Susan Jackson Hall

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A great lady!! The best 3rd grade teacher!! Sending prayers and love.

Patricia

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the family, please accept my condolences for the passing of your dear loved one Mrs. Cooner. Words fail to express the pain of losing a loved one. Know that others care. Most important God cares. He is ?the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials.? (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May God strengthen and comfort you during this time.

Jonann

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our sincerest condolences to the family. She was absolutely lovely. Clever, witty, fun, funny, kind...
She was loved and will be missed.

Ida and Kramer Darragh

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Walter, Joe, and Leslie,

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was an exceptional woman. We knew her from all those years ago when you were boys, and again when she was a teacher for our kids at Cathedral. We are so grateful for her life and the blessings she bestowed on others.
Ida and Kramer

Mack and Elise Price

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A great lady who gave her talent and skills teaching and guiding so many in the community.

Gregg Solms

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and Sara in this time. Thoughts and healing wishes are with you.

Dan Daugherty

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Joel, Les, Walt and families, I?m saddened to hear the news of the passing of your lovely Mom. She was such a cool, classy lady. She was a great loyal friend to my Mom, especially in the later years.

And unlike typical ?Moms of my friends,? I considered her to be a real personal friend of mine. She would not let me call her Mrs. Cooner, so I called her Miss Joanne. Not often, but occasionally I would stop by and visit with her. The world is a much better place because of Miss Joanne.

Sincerely, Dan Daugherty

Don DeCesare

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Condolences to the a Family.
IHSV

Elma Allen

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Walt ,Sara and Elyse, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking about you and your extended family as you make your way through this sad time. Hold fast to all the wonderful memories you have.

RODNEY GRAFTON MCFADDEN

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Light perpetual shine upon her.

Jim Beard

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Walt Jo and Les I am sorry to hear of this your Mom was always one of my favorites. Praying for you and your family's
Jim & Judy Beard

Adam Ratcliffe

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Les, so sorry for your loss. So many good memories from those days at The Cathedral School. Your Mom was a very good teacher. She tried her best my penmanship!

Don and Andrea Campbell

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Les, so sorry about you losing your mom. Our prayers are for you and your entire family. Don and Andrea.

Mary Healey

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My sincere condolence to the family,
Mary Healey