Jodi Kae Cooper, 39

DELMAR, DE. - Jodi Kae Cooper, 39, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at her home following a valiant battle with cancer.

Born in Crisfield on Oct. 31, 1967, she was a daughter of Jo Ellen and Raymond Shanks of Marion Station. She had been a resident of Delmar since 2004.

A graduate of Crisfield High School's class of 1986, she was a former sergeant with the Wicomico County Detention Center. She was a member of Bay Shore Community Church near Gumboro, Delaware.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie Cooper of Delmar; her parents, Jo Ellen and Raymond Shanks of Marion Station; her daughters, Michelle Leigh Cooper and Keisha Marie Cooper of Delmar; her brothers, Timmy Linton, Billy Shanks, Lew Shanks and wife Penny, and Marvin Shanks; her sisters, Donna Cullen, Bobbi Taylor and husband Rocky and Amy Riggin and husband Mark; her best friends, Lanee Perry and husband Shawn of Lancaster, Pa. and Pam Hall and husband Mac of Parker, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. Pastor Danny Tice officiated and was assisted by Pastor "Tad" Maroon. A eulogy was given by Phil Figgs. Burial followed in Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jodi are requested to be sent to Bay Shore Community Church, 36759 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, Delaware 19966. Arrangements were in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield.