Bertha Louise Bennington Cooley
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Bertha Louise Bennington Cooley, best known as Louise, was born May 18, 1933, and died Wednesday, January 31, 2018, of neurological trauma after a fall in her Waynesburg home.
She was born to William and Virginia Rush Bennington and raised with siblings Helen Christopher of Waynesburg, the late Lucille Phillips, Frances Barnes and John Bennington. Family included her children, Debra Cooley-Moore (Jerry), John Cooley (Vickie) and Terri Cooley-Taylor (Michael). She also leaves a granddaughter, Michelle McElhannon (Charles); great-grandson Liam McElhannon; grandson, John David Cooley (Jennifer); stepgrandson Christopher Litten; and stepgreat-grandchildren Aly, Alex and Haylee. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
She had many passions, hobbies and jobs. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Ruff Creek, serving in many positions through the years. An avid bowler, she loved the weekly game and the yearly tournaments. She was fun to be around and had an infectious laugh. You could pick her laugh out anywhere.
Interment and services will be held privately at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Ruff Creek.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Greene County, 183 Jefferson Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370, 724-627-9988.
View and sign the family’s guest book at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.