Sunrise 7.19.1965 Sunset 8.30.2014

Saturday September 6, 2014

Family Hour: 10:00 a.m.

Service: 11:00 a.m.

Oakdale Park Christian Reform Church

961 Temple St. SE

Grand Rapids, Mi 49507

Officiating: Ron Coulter

Celebrating The Life Of

Cherry Darnell Denee Cooperwood

ObituaryCherry Darnell Denee Cooperwood was born July 19, 1965 in Grand

Rapids, Michigan. She was the daughter of Dorothy Gilmore and (late) Robert Lee Cooperwood. Cherry was raised by her

mother and stepfather (late) Johnny Frank Cummings.She was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School , class of 1983 and ob-tained her Bacheloers Degree in Business Administration from Daven-port University in 2011. At the time of her death she was pursuing her

Masters in Criminal Justice with the University of Phoenix.

Cherry held several positions but most enjoyed being self employed and operating her retail business,

Cherry’s Motorcycle Apparel.Motocycles was Cherry’s deepest passion. She loved riding and adding style and finesse to her bikes. She was truly a Biker Diva. Cherry was a

former member of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and a current member of The Buffalo Soilders /

Troopers where she was appointed president in 2013.Cherry was blessed with a love for children and was a foster

parent along with her mother thru Hope Network for many years. She was very active in the lives of her foster children and her nieces and

nephews. She eventually became the adoptive mother of Olivia “Rika” Cooperwood and

Jasmin Boss-Greenwood.Cherry possesed many talents and enjoyed camping, fishing, knitting,

Cheerleading, Gardening and yard work and spending time at the shoot-ing range.

On Saturday August 30, 2014, Cherry transitioned from this life to her eternal home where her light will continue to shine.She was preceeded in death by her father, Robert Lee

Cooperwood, her step father, Johnny Frank Cummings and her maternal grand parents, Martha and Jim Gilmore.

Cherry leaves to cherish her loving memories her mother Dorothy Lee Gilmore of Grand Rapids, MI., 2 brothers, Vincent Coop-

erwood and Shawn Cummings both of Grand Rapids, Mi., 2 sisters, Stacey Cooperwood and Marsha Cummings both of Grand Rapids, MI., 2 adopted daughters, Olivia Cooperwood of Grand Rapids, MI. and Jas-mine (Antoine) Boss -Greenwood of Lansing MI., special friends , Sheila Hendrix, Kathy Sebel, Lisa Todd and Sharon Reed. Several aunts, uncles,

nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends..

I’ll Be Seeing YouI am at rest, so dont cry,

It will be easier as time goes by.

I have done my best to live a good life.For I knew that if I did,

God would release me from pain and strife.

As my body lies here, it’s only a shell.God has called me home and my job

I’ve done well.

Now I am happy and very content,For things I have done wrong, I repent.

You know and I know that it’s hard here on earth.

So you should not cry at death, but at birth.

I have no worries, pains or fearsBecause I’m with God, so dry your tears.

I love you all and this is what I want you to do,

Put God first in your life, and I’ll be seeing you.

From Your Family

C herry "YellaGal" Cooperwood

C herry "YellaGal" Cooperwood

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, which art in heaven,Hallowed be thy Name.

Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth,

As it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,As we forgive them that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,The power, and the glory,

For ever and ever.Amen.

PROCESSIONALSCRIPTURE:

Ron CoulterPRAYER:

Ron CoulterHIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW:

Tiffany Gilmore - MooreSISTER’S TRIBUTE:Stacey Cooperwood

SPECIAL SPEAKERS:Tom and Stacey Sutton (read by Corry Tait)-CMA

Rhonda Kauffman-CMANeil and Dawn Latter-CMA

Myra Atkinson-Buffalo Soilders / TroopersAlvin Small-Buffalo Soilders /TroopersSONG - I CAN ONLY IMAGINE

POEM - I WILL BE SEEING YOU:Lisa Todd

FRIEND TRIBUTE:Sheila Hendrix

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND OBITUARY:Linda ReeseEULOGY:Ron Coulter

THE LORD’S PRAYER IN UNISON

**Time will be allowed at the Repast for Remarks**

PALLBEARERSChristopher Gates DJ McKinney

Malcom Cooperwood Courtney MeyersKenneth Hendrix Neal Smith

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe Family of Cherry Cooperwood gratefully acknowledge with sincere thanks and appreciation, the many acts of kindness and love shown to us

during the illness and bereavement of our dearest loved one. This is a difficult time and your prayers have especially been appreciated.

A special thanks to Hospice, The Christian Motorcycle Association, The Buffalo Soilders / Troopers and her special friends.

May God Bless and Keep Each of you.

Final Arrangements Entrusted to:Crystal T. Hardley5018 Alpine Ave,

Comstock Park, Michigan 49321

Repast will be held atOakdale Park Christian Reform Church

961 Temple St, S.E.Grand Rapids, MI 49507

IntermentWoodlawn Cemetary

2530 Kalamazoo Ave S.E.Grand Rapids Mi. 49507