DIANN COOPER NASH

Diann Cooper was born on September 19, 1956 in Dallas, TX to the parents of Tony Jackson Cooper and Nadine Cooper Allen. Diann received her education in the Dallas Independent School District.

Diann accepted Christ at an early age. She was a charter member of Wynnewood Fellowship Church “The Empowerment Center” where she served faithfully as a Deaconess, Women 2 Women Ministry and the Hospitality Ministry.

Diann worked for Dallas Independent School District. She worked for Quality Inn Hotels. Later she became a HHA and cared for the elderly. She also provided childcare in her home for many years.

Diann was joined in Holy Matrimony to Clanford John Nash Jr. and to this union four children were born Eulonda, Ronnie, Aaron and Clanford III.

Diann was preceded in death by her parents, Tony Cooper and Nadine Cooper Allen; her husband of 45 years, Clanford John Nash Jr.; nephews, Anthony “Kool Aid” Cooper, Carlton Dale Perry; brother-in-law, Maurice Perry; special aunt who became second mother, Lucy Louise Yates.

Diann leaves to cherish many wonderful and funny memories: four children, Eulonda Ronnie (Marlo), Aaron (Kisha), Clanford III (Marquita); stepson, Marcus Hawkins; twelve grandchildren, DeMondre, Danielle, LaQonnia, Gabrielle “Kitty”, Patricia, Terry, Courtney, Ronnie Jr., Ki’Aaryn, Clanford IV “CJ”, Kamryn, Serenity; seven god given grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Perry; brother, James Cooper (Betty); sista/cousins. Doris “Tiny” Green, Debbie Thomas; nephew, Michael Cooper; special niece, J’Cara Perry; aunts, Mae Reed, Catherine “Love” Hawthorne; cousin, Robert Yates who was like a brother; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; special friends, First Lady Angela Flowers, Minister Sharon, Mother Adelle; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.