Laurene “Lolly” Hopson Cooney worked for Ohio Northern
Laurene “Lolly” Hopson Cooney, 77, of Ada, entered the Lord’s embrace on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on February 2, 1949, in Lima, Peru to the late Leonard T. and Heloise (Reid) Hopson. On March 27, 1971, Lolly married Dennis E. Cooney, who survives in Ada.
Also surviving are her two daughters: Rachel Cooney Temple of Ada, and Melanie T. (Matt) Dyer of Alger; five grandchildren: Melina, Collin, Carisa, Brenna and Quinn; and a sister, Marilyn R. (John) VanDyke of Mountainside, NJ; mother-in-law, Marcine Cooney.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard T. Hopson, Jr.
Lolly retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada, where she worked as an administrative assistant in the Advancement Department. She was a member of the Grace Gospel Church of Ada. Lolly was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Brunswick, Georgia chapter, the Noteworthy Community Choir, the Pleasant Hill Grange, and she was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Auxiliary. Lolly was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Lolly, to those who knew and loved her, was an outgoing and vibrant woman whose kindness and charm, dedication to serving others and unwavering love for the Lord leave a legacy for each of us to carry on for her.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert Street, Ada, Ohio 45810.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert Street, Ada, Ohio 45810.
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