Janet Louise Brooks Cooley passed away in the early morning of April 28, 2019. Janet was born on Aug. 5, 1935, in Mesa, to Lewis Henry Brooks and Katie Mae Williams.
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At 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, we will celebrate her life and give our farewells at the Lehi Stake Center, located at 1430 N. Grand, Mesa, with a viewing before at 9 a.m. An additional viewing will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at Silver Creek Mortuary, in Taylor.
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She was the second child of five. She married and was sealed to Dean Lavere Cooley for time and all eternity in the Mesa Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nov. 28, 1952. Together they led and guided their family towards happiness with love, endurance, and faith for over 66 years.
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When she was not caring for her family, she was out serving others. If she was in her home, she normally was busy crocheting bandages or hats, or quilting blankets to help those in need; and if she was not at home, you could find her out and about serving her neighbors and being an active participant in the Church. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thanks to her beliefs, she did all she could to help others feel the love God has for them. She exemplified the definition of a true Christian.
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She is survived by her children, Deborah Whiting (Rex), Taylor, Janice Paladino, White Mountain Lakes, Michael Cooley (Christine), Mesa, Lori Johnson (Daniel), Delta, Utah, Sena Hall (Larry), Mesa, Celeste Johnson (Kenneth), Springville, Utah, and Deanna Richmond (Ken), Snowflake; sister, Patty Shumway; 41 grandchildren; 103 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
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She is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; their son, John; sons-in-law, David Paladino and Eric Nicolls; grandson, Andrew Whiting; and many others who were joyfully waiting to welcome her back home.
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Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled the arrangements.
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