Reba Candace Willrich Cooper, 76, of DeQuincy, La. passed into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born to her late parents, Jake and Edna Willrich on September 1, 1946 in DeQuincy, La. Candace was a 1964 graduate of DeQuincy High School, and went to Stephens College and McNeese State University, where she graduated with a Masters plus 30. She started teaching school in 1968 in St. Bernard Parish, and ended as the Librarian for DeQuincy Elementary School, where she retired in 2002. She had nearly 35 years of teaching. Candace was in the DeQuincy Study Club, and many other local organizations. 

She is survived by her daughter, Lauren Cooper (Jared Franks); son, Ben Cooper (Mary); and three grandchildren, Bryce Cooper Hollie (Kaleb), Jake Cooper, Layla Franks; along with her great granddaughter, Genevieve Blayke Hollie, all of DeQuincy, La. 

Candace is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary W. Cooper; her parents; and her Aunt, Zelma Bobbit. 

A Celebration of Candace’s life will be held at First Baptist Church in DeQuincy, La. on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jim Fisher officiating. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church in DeQuincy, La. on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Sunday, from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy, La. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church in DeQuincy and/or DeQuincy Study Club. 

Services entrusted to Jordan and Amanda Mothershed of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsnider.com.