Aramenta M. Cooper

A TIME TO BE BORN Aramenta Marie was born into the loving home of Aaron and Martha (Campbell) McDaniel on May 13, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the second of eight children and was preceded in death by siblings Martha Green, Faye Burnett and Aaron McDaniel. A TIME TO LEARN AND A TIME TO WORK Aramenta was educated in the Baltimore County and Baltimore City Schools. She entered the work force and was employed by C&P Telephone Company. Aramenta made an important decision to return to school and earn her high school diploma and graduated from The Baltimore City College Evening High School in 1961. She later enrolled at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School to pursue Nursing. In 1965, she successfully passed her Boards and began working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Montebello Hospital until her retirement. A TIME FOR FAMILY Although Aramenta was not the oldest, she loved caring for her siblings. On May 1, 1949, she married John Wesley Cooper, Jr. From this union two children were born, Janet Lynne and John Wesley, Ill (Jackie) who preceded her in death. Aramenta loved to cook, especially Soul Food and according to her children and nieces, it was the best! She nurtured and loved deeply her granddaughter, Tadem. Together they created lasting memories. A TIME FOR GOD Aramenta and John, also known as Menta and Wesley, and their children were members of Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess. Upon her husband's death in 1977, she transferred her membership to Pleasant Hope Baptist Church where she continued in her role as a member of the Deaconess Board and was a member of the Primetimers, a senior missionary group. Aramenta was truly loved by her Pastor and church family. She was always there with an encouraging word, smile, and a willingness to serve. Her church members always complimented her on her stylish way of dress. You could always find her in a suit with pearls, whether she was at church or simply going to the doctor's office. With God's grace and mercy, Aramenta was a 15-year breast cancer survivor. She was a member of the group, Sisters Surviving, an African American breast cancer support group started by Dr. Miles Harrison. A TIME FOR FUN Aramenta enjoyed word searches and traveling. She was a member of the Entre Nous Club which brought her much pleasure. It was with this group that she traveled to many places throughout the United States from an Alaskan Cruise to Orlando Florida and many destinations in between such as Cape Cod, Las Vegas, Memphis and Nashville. She loved Bingo and was known to win quite a few gamesat The Stadium Place of which she was one of its first residents. A TIME TO BID FAREWELL Aramenta Marie McDaniel Cooper departed this life for her heavenly home on October 28, 2016 after a brief illness. She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving and devoted daughter Janet; sisters, Dorothy Maith, Gloria Gary, Marion Jackson and brother, Paul McDaniel; granddaughter, Tadem Daniels and her husband, Donte; three great-grandchildren, Jordon, Jewel, and Chase; daughter-in-law, Sharon Cooper; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Aramenta M. Cooper

May 13, 1924 - October 28, 2016