Debbie Cooper

Mrs. Allie “Debbie” Cooper, 58, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, in Gainesville, FL surrounded by her beloved family following a tough battle with infection and blood related illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Martha Ann and Richard Osteen, her sister, Jodie and niece, Shelly. Debbie was born on January 21, 1966. Her parents, Martha Ann and Richard Osteen, together with her brothers and sisters, made their home in Old Town, FL. She married the love of her life, Keith Cooper, on September 1,1990. They celebrated 34 years of life, love, and joy raising their sons Klint, Jonathan, and Brad. Debbie was a Christian and prayed daily over the needs she kept within her prayer box. She exemplified a Proverbs 31 Woman – Always working to love and serve her family. She was a true nurturer and caregiver – centering her life around her family and home. This love and care extended to others in our community through her home-based daycare and later service as a substitute teacher. In recent years, Debbie shared her love and talents as a master baker, creating cakes and special treats for every occasion, as well as providing cakes for others in need within our community. As a breast cancer survivor and LVAD recipient, Debbie always contributed her time, energy and cakes to raise money for others, as this was her way to give back and bless others as she had been blessed. Debbie is survived by her loving husband, Keith, sons, Klint (Olivia) of Cross City, Jonathan and Brad of Tallahassee, and three precious grandchildren that called her Gigi: Taytyn, Landry, Kollyns and one expectant little girl in November. Her sisters, Vickie (Chuck), Renee (Danny) and Amanda, her brothers, Mose, Terry (Melanie), Robert, and James (Jessica) and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside celebration for Debbie is 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Old McCrabb Cemetery, in Old Town, Florida, with Pastor Joe Brooks and Associate Pastor Gary Keen officiating. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Debbie Cooper

January 21, 1966 - October 14, 2024