Elfrieda Cooney
October 4, 1931 ~ July 5, 2016
Elfrieda (Tracy) Cooney, 84, Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cooney was born October 4, 1931, in Indianapolis to the late Louis and Iva (Newlin) Tracy.
She attended Monrovia High School and worked for Methodist Hospital and RCA for a period of time. After raising her children, she worked for the State of Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles for more than 21 years, retiring in 1995. Elfrieda enjoyed sewing, painting, “Do-it-Yourself” projects, and using her creativity to create all kinds of crafty gifts. She loved to travel – from rustic camping trips with her children to more elegant cruises later in life. Above all, she cherished her family and will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Cooney; one son, Dennis “Hoss” Cooney; daughter, Jacqueline Cooney; brother, Bert L. Tracy; sister, Mary Martha Tracy.
Survivors include her children, Michael Cooney (Terry) and Gary Cooney (Teresa), and Tammy Goodman (Jeff) all of Mooresville; siblings, Thomas Tracy of Brooklyn, William Tracy of Greenwood, Bonnie Pierce of Clayton, and Shirley Rouse of Camby; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; special daughter-in-law, Patricia Brewer.
Friends and family will gather on Friday, July 8, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Rev. Jeff Faull will officiate the 2:30 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, July 9, 2016, in the funeral home. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory, view Elfrieda’s Life Story Video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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She will be missed she was a wonderful lady. It was great knowing her and the family for all these years.
She was a very nice lady. My sympathy to the family.
Tammy, Your mom and dad always made us feel special. Shug had a loving heart and I am so glad you have that same quality to pass onto your girls. Nyla Parker Raney
To the entire family of Elfreida Cooney I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an absolutely 1st class lady, mother , wife and friend to many and we shared lots of fun and rides to work for the State I have so many memories but one of the funniest is that while walking from our parking space to the sob a bird left his mark on her head and this was the day after having her hair done if she didn’t have the sense of humor that she did we couldn’t have laughed:grinning: She was a special woman and loved by all. May God Bless you all and give you comfort:heart_eyes::pray::skin-tone-3: Donna Sturm
I met Shrug when I was her Avon Lady. I always enjoyed the time spent in their home. She and Jr. had a home built with love and family was their priority. Sending you all love and prayers in your loss.
So many memories with her. One of my favorites is when she would draw me pictures when I was a little girl. I loved to watch her draw. She would always say she wasn’t very good, but I always thought they were amazing! I drew my first cartoon characters at 8 years old. I drew them on a yellow piece of paper from a stack that she had given us. I’ve been drawing and painting ever since! I was inspired by her to do what I do. Love you forever, Grandma! :heart::heart:
Always luvd never forgotten :green_heart:
You were such a very special person.
Tammy, sorry to hear of your loss. Best wishes to all your family.
So sorry, she such a wonderful and sweet woman..the video made me smile I remembered them building all the houses. My prayers for all of you.
Tabby And Megan Wylie sent a virtual gift in memory of Elfrieda Cooney
My sister & I spent a lot of wonderful summers at her house playing with Tammy. She was a terrific person.