In Memoriam: Terri Rae Cooper-Nelson

Terri Cooper-Nelson, age 55 years, of Riegelsville, PA passed away at the Hunterdon Care Center in Flemington, NJ surrounded by friends and family after a battle with cancer.

Born in Flemington, NJ at the Hunterdon Medical Center, October 23, 1962 she was the daughter of Thomas Cooper and the late Joan Cooper prior residents of Holland Township, NJ who retired to Florida. Cooper-Nelson worked as a court clerk and IT technician at the Hunterdon County Courthouse in Flemington, NJ for many years. She then retired, and after marrying her husband went on to be co-owner and vice president of Nelson Enterprises Theatrical Supply Company and Nelson Custom Case Company.

She loved animals, flowers, and life. Cooper-Nelson was a member of the First United Church of Christ -- Milford, NJ, Eastern Star -- Stewart Chapter 166, AARP, and NJ Porsche Club. Surviving are her loving husband of fourteen years William A. Nelson, III; two sons, Thomas Cooper-Werd, Randy Werd, Father Thomas Cooper, sister Kim Kenjorski, sister Karen Suozzo, brother Thomas Cooper, aunt Letha Andrews, uncle Joey Cooper, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, Goddaughter Taylor Cofield, Godson Edward Kenjorski, two dogs, four cats, and one bird.

A memorial service will be held at the First United Church of Christ in Milford, NJ on September 15th, 2018 at 11AM.

Memorial contributions can be sent to Last Chance animal rescue service, Ranch 9 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA 18951, (215) 538-2510.