Celebrating the life of
Iva F. Cooper Tercala
January 17, 1921 - September 12, 2012
Iva F. Cooper Tercala
Iva F. Cooper Tercala, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1921 to the late John and Camille Ferguson, and was raised at the Savannah Home for Girls. She worked for Levy's Department Store in Savannah, and retired from W.R. Grace Company as the District Manager for Del Taco. In her later years Iva also worked for The Rug Shoppe.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Marion C. and Judith Cooper, of Savannah, three grandchildren, Kelley Cale and her husband, Alan, Clifton Cooper and his wife, April, and Lauren F. Cooper. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Katey Cale, Carson Cale, Owen Cooper, and Callie Cooper. She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law, Bonnie Sessums.
The family would like to thank the special friends and neighbors who helped her during her later years, Emily Reece, Howard Smith, Jeremy Noonan, and Lee Tillman.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Iva was one of the biggest influences in my young professional life. She became my mentor, friend and a second mom for me. I will always carry within me, all the wisdom and life lessons she bestowed upon me. I'm sad that our lives had been seperated by so many miles over the years but our hearts and love always remained close. She was truly an original and special human being! I will always share my fondest stories of Iva for the rest of my life. My love and prayers go out to her family and I know we all know that we were lucky to have had her in our lives!
- Tami Lovell-Duckworth, Yuma, AZ
We will miss Iva very much, she was always a wonderful person, neighbor and friend. The boys always looked forward to taking her dinners when we lived next door. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.
- Randy & Colleen , Katie, Jake & Daniel Grier, Richmond Hill, GA
Iva was one of the biggest influences in my young professional life. She became my mentor, friend and a second mom for me. I will always carry within me, all the wisdom and life lessons she bestowed upon me. I'm sad that our lives had been seperated by so many miles over the years but our hearts and love always remained close. She was truly an original and special human being! I will always share my fondest stories of Iva for the rest of my life. My love and prayers go out to her family and I know we all know that we were lucky to have had her in our lives!
- Tami Lovell-Duckworth, Yuma, AZ
We will miss Iva very much, she was always a wonderful person, neighbor and friend. The boys always looked forward to taking her dinners when we lived next door. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.
- Randy & Colleen , Katie, Jake & Daniel Grier, Richmond Hill, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
