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Melba Irene Blackmon Cooper

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Birth	:	12 Sep 1923 Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	18 Sep 2020 South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	M J Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.4820099, -82.5783081
Plot	:	SECTION H ROW 4 SITE 134
Description	:	Melba Irene Blackmon Cooper, widow of M.J. “Dolly” Cooper, and the only daughter of the late Irvin B. Blackmon and Naomi B. Blackmon. Melba grew up during the Great Depression in Lancaster, SC. She attended Winthrop College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree; she later earned her Master’s degree in Education from Clemson. As a young teacher, she moved to Piedmont, SC for her first job, where she lived in the teachers boarding house on Hotel Hill. While in Piedmont, she met a young merchant who went by the curious nickname “Dolly,” who had just returned to his childhood home... Read More	Melba Irene Blackmon Cooper, widow of M.J. “Dolly” Cooper, and the only daughter of the late Irvin B. Blackmon and Naomi B. Blackmon. Melba grew up during the Great Depression in Lancaster, SC. She attended Winthrop College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree; she later earned her Master’s degree in Education from Clemson. As a young teacher, she moved to Piedmont, SC for her first job, where she lived in the teachers boarding house on Hotel Hill. While in Piedmont, she met a young merchant who went by the curious nickname “Dolly,” who had just returned to his childhood home from World War II. They married June 15, 1947. Melba continued to teach until she had her first child and then stayed home to raise all four children before returning to the classroom at Wren Middle School, teaching until she retired. She was an active member of Piedmont First Baptist Church, a member of the WMU, and Piedmont Book Club, until she was unable to attend. She was predeceased by her brother, Erskine, and is survived by; her brother, Gene (Imogene); children, Bob (Ellie), Beth, Tim (Kathy), and Dan (Missy). She was “Mema” to six beloved grandchildren, Robert (Amanda), Jennifer (Brian), Rachel, JT, Leanne, and Daniel; and four beloved great-grandchildren, Gavin, Kristin, Brianna, and Reagan; nephews, niece, and grand nephews. She leaves a legacy through her family and the many students she taught at Piedmont, Sue Cleveland, and Wren. Burial at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, SC.

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Melba Irene Blackmon Cooper's memorial is located at: M J Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, USA.
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Melba Irene Blackmon Cooper death on 18 Sep 2020 in South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.4820099
Longitude: -82.5783081

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