Mardella Coradelia Cooper, affectionately know as "Pucci", was born on March 26, 1964 to the late John Melvin Cooper and Dorothy Igene Cooper; Pucci was born and raised in Charles County, Maryland and attended Charles County Public Schools. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pomfret, Maryland. She had various job throughout her early years but retired from Genesis Healthcare in LaPlata, Maryland after over 20 years of service. Throughout those years Pucci received numerous awards and accolades for being a stellar employee and showing genuine love and compassion for her patients and co-workers.

Pucci was a wonderful, loving and caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend and so much more. Pucci's pride and joy was her daughter Tyranda. The mother and duo were inseparable. As a child Tyranda (Pinky) would ask her mom "What are we going to do today Brain? and Pucci (Brain) would reply "Same thing we do everyday Pinky; try to take over the world." Pucci was crazy about her grandchildren and adored them so much. Se loved spending time with them and taking them on outings. Pucci loved to dance and her Sunday casino trips with her beloved Kenny. That is, as long as he was dressed properly, because she was quick to tell him "Pop Pop get back in this house and change, you not leaving here looking like a clown!" She also had an eye for fashion and passion for shopping. Lets not forget about the joy for her fur baby Precious and how much she loved her. Pucci was a virtuous woman, filled with love. She took care of everyone and if nothing else she made sure everyone ate. You would not go hungry around her!!

Pucci is preceded in death by her father; John Melvin Cooper and sister; Teresa "Sugar" Cooper.

Pucci leaves her precious memories to be cherished by her Mother, Dorothy Cooper; daughter Tyranda; grandchildren, Christian, Destiny, Harmony, Armani and Jayden Veney; beloved friend of over 15 years, Kenny E. Estep, Sr; siblings, Demetria "Dee" and Melvin "Buster" Cooper; nieces, Lacretia and Cierra Gutrick; great nephew, Omareon Shorter; best friend, Cranston Jordan and a host of other family and friends.

Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, June 14, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 4590 St. Joseph's Way Pomfret, MD. Interment immediately following at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery.