Mrs. Cynthia Cooper Melton

Known to her children as Mom, to Freddie she was "Ganny"; Her siblings called her Cynt or Cynthia, to friends, sorors and classmates she was CC. Her love of people, kindness and strength were unwavering. Anyone who knew her, knew that her family meant the world to her. Cynthia Cooper Melton was born January 12, 1958 in Oktibbeha County. She was the eighth child of the late Eddie R. and Dorintha Jackson Cooper. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Robert L. and Walter E. Cooper and two sisters: Dehaviland Cooper and Faye N. Dillard. Cynthia gave her life to Christ and served at Mt. Airy M. B Church throughout her childhood and young adult life. At the time of her passing, she fellowshiped with New Horizons M. B. Church in Columbus, Ohio. Cynthia loved life and was an avid sports fan always ready with cheer and laughter. A 1977 graduate of Sturgis High School she continued her education at Tougaloo College. There she became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., which began her...