Ellen Cooper Carty
Ellen Cooper Carty of Pulaski, VA, completed her earthly journey on
September 3, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Ellen Lucille Cooper was
born on December 30, 1931, the daughter of Merit Jordan Cooper and Ollie
Gay Simpkins. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by
her beloved husband Walter J. Carty; her daughter, Susan Lynn Barnes;
grandson Travis Layne Carty; sisters Emma Marie Craig and Jaquita Cooper
Edney; and brother Merit Jordan Cooper, Jr. She is survived by a son Kelly
Glen Carty (Jill) of Pulaski; granddaughter Lana Carty; granddaughter Jessica
Barnes Cortes (Manuel); granddaughter Leslie Carty Newsome (Kevin).
She is also survived by her brother Gary Robert Cooper, Sr (Peggy) of
Forest, VA with whom she lived the last 18 months of her life. She also
leaves her nephew and caregiver Gary Robert Cooper, Jr. as well as other
nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
Ellen was a Godly woman and spent her entire life helping others and
putting others before herself. She received her RN cap from Medical
College of Virginia (1952) and served in that capacity until she retired in
1996. Even after retirement, Ellen would respond to calls for help from
her friends and neighbors. She often said that her purpose in life was to
help people, and she certainly fulfilled that purpose. Even though she
herself was in pain, she always answered a call from others.
Services will be held on Friday, September 8, at Pulaski First Church of the
Brethren, 1749 Newbern Road, Pulaski 24501. Visitation is at 10:00am
followed by the Memorial Service at 12:00pm with internment at 2:00pm at
Highland Memory Garden, Dublin, VA The family asks that, in lieu of
flowers, contributions in her name should be sent to the Pulaski First
Church of the Brethren. Ellen loved her church family and was a lifelong
member of that church.
The family is in the care of Norris Funeral Services, Pulaski Chapel. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensfuneralhomepulaski.com
