Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameNina Lee Wells 
Birth15 Aug 1939, Middle Fork, Forsyth Co, NC
Census24 Apr 1940, Middle Fork, Forsyth Co, NC
Memoroll#2907, pg 21
Census21 Apr 1950, Ogburntown, Forsyth Co, NC
Memoroll#3424, pg 35
Death1 Nov 2019, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC
MemoTrellis Supportive Care
Burial6 Nov 2019, Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, Forsyth Co, NC
OccupationVentriloquist
FatherAlonzo Asbury Wells (1905-1984)
MotherAnnie Pearl Bryson (1906-1985)
Misc. Notes
Listed as age 7 mos in the 1940 ceusus
Nina Wells Cooper, wife of Calvin Cleveland Cooper of Winston-Salem in 1984 when her father died.
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Nina Lee Wells Cooper August 15, 1939 - November 1, 2019
WINSTON SALEM
Nina Lee Wells Cooper, beloved wife and mother, 80, went home to be with her Lord Friday morning, November 1, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care.
Nina was born on August 15, 1939 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Alonzo Asbury and Annie Pearl Bryson Wells.
She was a Ventriloquist for 40 years and held many charitable events with the emphasis on Christianity and Jesus Christ. She worked at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for 8 years, Hanes Hosiery for 14 years, and Tara Plantation for 3 years. She was a very active member of New Hope Baptist Church where she sung in the choir for over 30 years and graduated from New Hope Baptist Bible College as Magna Cum Laude.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Ann Moore; and 2 brothers, Howard and Dick Wells.
Nina is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Calvin Cleveland Cooper of the home; 3 children, Shari Moore Bowman (David), Cathy Church (Dan), and Leonard Cooper (Christy); 4 grandchildren, Melonie Davis, Adam Bowman, Matthew Davis, and Amanda Jarvis, and 10 great grandchildren.
There will be a 2:00 PM funeral service held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Charles B. Carver officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church, 4911 Old Rural Hall Road Winston Salem, NC 27105.
Memorials may be made to: Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane Winston Salem, NC 27103.
Nina Wells Cooper, wife of Calvin Cleveland Cooper of Winston-Salem in 1984 when her father died.
[Obituary]
Nina Lee Wells Cooper August 15, 1939 - November 1, 2019
WINSTON SALEM
Nina Lee Wells Cooper, beloved wife and mother, 80, went home to be with her Lord Friday morning, November 1, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care.
Nina was born on August 15, 1939 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Alonzo Asbury and Annie Pearl Bryson Wells.
She was a Ventriloquist for 40 years and held many charitable events with the emphasis on Christianity and Jesus Christ. She worked at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for 8 years, Hanes Hosiery for 14 years, and Tara Plantation for 3 years. She was a very active member of New Hope Baptist Church where she sung in the choir for over 30 years and graduated from New Hope Baptist Bible College as Magna Cum Laude.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Ann Moore; and 2 brothers, Howard and Dick Wells.
Nina is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Calvin Cleveland Cooper of the home; 3 children, Shari Moore Bowman (David), Cathy Church (Dan), and Leonard Cooper (Christy); 4 grandchildren, Melonie Davis, Adam Bowman, Matthew Davis, and Amanda Jarvis, and 10 great grandchildren.
There will be a 2:00 PM funeral service held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Charles B. Carver officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church, 4911 Old Rural Hall Road Winston Salem, NC 27105.
Memorials may be made to: Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane Winston Salem, NC 27103.
Spouses
Birth5 Sep 1933, Forsyth Co, NC
Death8 Jun 2023, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC
Burial13 Jun 2023, Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, Forsyth Co, NC
Misc. Notes
He divorced his former wife, Norma (Lee Adams) Cooper on 11 Jul 1983 in Forsyth Co, NC.
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Calvin Cleveland Cooper September 5, 1933 - June 8, 2023
WINSTON SALEM
Calvin Cleveland Cooper, 89, went home to be with his Lord Thursday morning, June 8, 2023, at Trellis Supportive Care.
Calvin was born on September 5, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late Golden Seal and Rosa America Cooper.
He was retired from RJ Reynolds with 28 years of service and served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Calvin was a member at New Hope Baptist Church in Winston Salem. He attended New Hope Bible College and volunteered for many years at the Salvation Army as well as being an acupuncturist. Calvin was always interested in learning new things and never met a stranger. He played the trombone as well as the guitar. Calvin enjoyed playing cards, chess, and computer games. He was a beloved father and grandfather and loved his family more than anything.
In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Adams Cooper; second wife, Nina Lee Wells Cooper; and 2 stillborn brothers.
He is survived by his 2 children, Cathy Denise Church (Danny) and Leonard Alan Cooper (Christy); 4 grandchildren, Matthew Davis (Karen), Amanda Jarvis (Michael), Melonie Davis (Michael), and Adam Bowman (Kallie); and 10 great grandchildren. There will be a 12:00 pm funeral service held on Tuesday, June13, 2023, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4911 Old Rural Hall Road, Winston Salem, NC 27105, with Rev. Dr. Charles Carver officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Walkertown.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, Winston Salem.
Memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care: 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital: 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Calvin Cleveland Cooper September 5, 1933 - June 8, 2023
WINSTON SALEM
Calvin Cleveland Cooper, 89, went home to be with his Lord Thursday morning, June 8, 2023, at Trellis Supportive Care.
Calvin was born on September 5, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late Golden Seal and Rosa America Cooper.
He was retired from RJ Reynolds with 28 years of service and served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Calvin was a member at New Hope Baptist Church in Winston Salem. He attended New Hope Bible College and volunteered for many years at the Salvation Army as well as being an acupuncturist. Calvin was always interested in learning new things and never met a stranger. He played the trombone as well as the guitar. Calvin enjoyed playing cards, chess, and computer games. He was a beloved father and grandfather and loved his family more than anything.
In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Adams Cooper; second wife, Nina Lee Wells Cooper; and 2 stillborn brothers.
He is survived by his 2 children, Cathy Denise Church (Danny) and Leonard Alan Cooper (Christy); 4 grandchildren, Matthew Davis (Karen), Amanda Jarvis (Michael), Melonie Davis (Michael), and Adam Bowman (Kallie); and 10 great grandchildren. There will be a 12:00 pm funeral service held on Tuesday, June13, 2023, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4911 Old Rural Hall Road, Winston Salem, NC 27105, with Rev. Dr. Charles Carver officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Walkertown.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, Winston Salem.
Memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care: 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital: 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
Marriage1983, Forsyth Co, NC