Delphine “Judy” Cooper

Delphine Cooper, age 58. Sunrise October 2, 1958 and Sunset July 20, 2017.

Judy was educated at Central High School and was employed with Columbia Gas of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Greyhound Lines, and Columbus Public School. She then retired from Columbus Public Schools. She was a hard worker and always a dedicated employee. Judy loved entertaining, traveling, and was always the life of the party.

Judy was born to Willie B. Draughon, Sr and Josephine Draughon in Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenneth Ray Draughon; and sister, Deborah Draughon.

Judy leaves to cherish her memory, loving son, Jakahn Thomas; daughter, Partika Thomas; one and only grandson, Prophet Thomas-Applin; husband, Gregory Cooper; brothers, Reginald E. Battle, Willie Bernard Draughon, Jr., Shawn L. Patilla, David (Patty) Draoghon, Maurice (Bev) Draughon, Duane (Isabel) Draughon, and Andrew Draughon; sister, Lolita S. Patilla; sister in law, Kathy Battle; special friend, Candice Stovall; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Visitation 12:00pm Funeral 1:00pm Tuesday August 1, 2017 at Gospel Tabernacle, 1205 Hildreth Ave.