Stella R. Cooper Forrester's Obituary
Stella Forrester, 86, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on June 8, 2021 at Medical Center of Trinity. Born on June 13, 1934 and raised in West Tennessee, she and her husband, James O'Neal Forrester served in the Navy from the early 1950's to the mid-1970's in Tennessee, Alaska, California, Japan, Texas, back in Tennessee, and later retired in Florida. She loved her family deeply. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Rev. and Mrs R.J. and Ruth Cooper, her sister Merle Carter, and her brother, Larry Cooper. She is survived by her husband, James O'Neal and her sons, Jerry and his wife Grace, and Garry and his wife Betsy, her grandchildren Heather, Kristin, Elizabeth, and Adam, their families, and her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and her sister-in-law Joan Ricks. She was devoted to her husband, family and the Lord and served faithfully in church and community. She will be missed and remembered by all who knew her and loved her. Her memorial service will be Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Trinity, Florida at 2:00PM in the Chapel. The service may also be viewed via live streaming by clicking the link below:
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The family has requested that all attendees wear a mask and are cautious of social distancing.
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