89R20376 BPG-D
By: Louderback H.R. No. 911
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the passing of Frankie Faye Stallard Cooper of
Palacios on March 13, 2025, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Frank Edward and Fannie Mae
Stallard, the former Frankie Stallard was born in Palacios on
June 4, 1937; she grew up with a twin, Fannie Raye, and two other
sisters, Lucille and Novella; after graduating from Palacios High
School, she married the love of her life, Clifford Paul Cooper, on
June 11, 1955; they settled in the Deutschburg community to raise
their two treasured sons, Stephen and Rodney; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cooper devoted herself to her home and family;
a wonderful cook and hostess, she was known for her dewberry
cobbler, sourdough bread, fig preserves, and pies, and she
comforted the sick by arriving with her famous chicken and
dumplings; she also liked creating new dishes; after her husband
suffered a cardiac event, she learned to prepare delicious
heart-healthy recipes, which she often shared with his doctor; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by her strong faith, Mrs. Cooper was a
valued member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios for more than
seven decades, and she taught Sunday school for toddlers for over 40
years and lent her time to numerous church committees; dedicated to
her community, she served as an election official for Jackson and
Matagorda Counties; she was also a 4-H leader and a member of the
Matagorda County Aggie Moms' Club, the Deutschburg Community Club,
and the Alapha Club; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cooper was an avid traveler, and her family
delighted in "Meemaw Moments," as they dubbed her effusive
reactions to the beauty of nature; she loved to play games with her
cherished family, which grew to include many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; she and her husband enjoyed a deeply
fulfilling relationship until his death in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Although Frankie Cooper is sadly missed, the passage
of time will never diminish the warmth and kindness she brought into
the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Frankie Faye
Stallard Cooper and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her sons, Steve Cooper and his wife, Kim, and Rodney
Cooper and his wife, Kathy; to her grandchildren, Ryan Howard,
Lindsay Hensley, Courtney Cooper, Alexis Turner, and Shelby Cooper;
to her great-grandchildren, Karys Howard, Drew Howard, Audrey
Hensley, Kinlea Cooper, Bellamy Hensley, Dylan Hensley, Vivian
Seals, Jasper Turner, and Marguerite Turner; to her sister, Fannie
Raye Ivy; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Frankie
Faye Stallard Cooper.