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Shakeithya Sharian “Ci Ci” Cooper


Sunrise: July 5, 1991

Sunset: March 28, 2022

Shakeithya Sharian Cooper, affectionately known as “Cici,” was born July 5, 1991 to Walter and Cynthia Brooks. On Monday, March 28, 2022, at the age of 30, she gained her wings.

To know “Cici” is to love her. She loved hard and voiced her opinion even harder.

“Cici” graduated from Matthew Fontaine Maury High School in 2008 at the age of 16; smart and always willing to take a chance. During her junior year of high school, she was accepted to the medical program at the Eastern Virginia Medical School  in Norfolk,VA. It was there that she studied the trade  and received a certificate as a Medical  Assistant. During her studies, she began to become more involved with people. She started her first internship at Hampton Roads Dental Center in Chesapeake, after completion she was hired as a dental assistant. Becoming more skillful and working several jobs, “Cici” found her career at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Virginia Beach,Virginia as an Insurance Claim Processor.

“Cici” loved traveling in her words; “My brother said it’s more to life than Virginia, so I’m booking sites and taking flights” with her riders. Cynthia Parker and Jerrica Jones.

“Cici” was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. During football season her “Sunday Funday” consisted of cooking big dinners, inviting friends and family over to play cards (spades, uno) to eat, laugh, enjoy taking pictures, and making funny videos.

During 2020 while working remotely from home, she was always asked by friends to cook. As they offered to pay for meals and with the encouragement of her brother, “Cici’s Soulful Eats, LLC” was established, with her famous strawberry cake with each purchase. She served many  throughout the 7 cities, and on the healthier side was Meal4 you.

A wonderful, loving mother, who celebrated her kids everyday, “Cici” leaves to cherish in her glorious memories: three daughters, Amiyah Sharian Cooper, Amorah Marley Williams-Cooper, and AdoraBella Liz Cooper, all of Norfolk, VA; her mother, Cynthia Brooks; her father , Walter Brooks, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA; great grandmother, Brenda Barnes (Thomas) of Wilson,, NC; two brothers, Antjuan Church (Donshae) of Virginia Beach,VA and Keith Cooper of Roanoke, VA; her only nephew, Antjuan Church, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; two nieces, Giselle Taylor of Chesapeake, VA and Aziyah Church of Virginia Beach,VA; aunt, Andreana Allen of Raleigh, NC; uncle, Tony Barnes (Denise) of Wilson, NC; her sisters – her riders, Cynthia Park, Jerrica Jones, both of Rocky Mount, NC, and Tiara Lundy of Norfolk, VA; her favorite cousin, Rakim Cox of Wilson, NC; her Ace, Linwood Willams, Marcus “Koofy” Cooper, Dion Langley, Jordan Crawford, Milton Johnson, Monteo Johnson, and Donnie Short (Brittney); and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends, all of them she loved and touched deeply.

Viewing Friday, April 8, 2022 2:00pm-6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service COME IN PERSON OR WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, April 9, 2022 2:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Chapel Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23321 *Masks Required*

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    Pam says

    Courtney you really messed me up. I had Bella’s gender in an envelope and couldn’t wait for you to gave her….i can not imagine what your Mom who you loved so so much and your 3 beautiful girls will ever do without you… RIP sunshine hugs to you

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      S. Wiggins says says

      Sending my condolences to Courtney family We at Map will never forget her! She was such a sweet and quiet soul. She was very fashionable and so stylish I remember a very nice young lady. Rest in peace We are so sorry for your loss

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      Shaniece Wideman says

      Sending my love to you guys, giving you all the biggest biggest hug. I pray God comforts you guys heart. I am deeply saddened by this, Courtney was and will always be beautiful person inside and out.

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    Amiyah Cooper says

    Hi mom I really miss u.
    You mean the whole world to me and I can’t believe you are not here I can’t wait to see u again and I’m glad that you are in my heart a lot has changed but your always in my heart which makes it better I love u so much mom and I can’t wait to see u again soon.❤️❤️

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    Paula Johnson Thompson says

    Sending my condolences to Courtney’s family. My prayer are with the Barnes and Cooper family. We shall she you again CiCi in that great getting up morning. God bless you all family.

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    Michael knight says

    Losing a loved one is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. It feels like fog casting a veil over your life. I want you to know it won’t always be that way. The fog will clear, and the sun will shine again. . I am sending you my heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Barnes & Cooper family

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    Tion Langley and Family says

    Sending our prayers and condolences to the family of our beloved CiCi. Hold on to God’s unchanging hand. Until we meet again. Rest in Heavenly Peace Queen ❤🖤💚

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    Jessica Wilson and family says

    Sending love and prayers from Pennsylvania to Virginia! May God grant you all peace, comfort, and strength during this time. We love you and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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    kimberly Blair says

    Cynthia you and your family are in my prayers. I pray God gives you all the strength to ease your pain.

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    Cim Bree and Dayyona says

    We send our deepest condolences and prayers to your family. We enjoyed Ci Ci as our neighbor and she will be missed. Trust in God

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    Shaniece Wideman says

    Sending my love to you guys, giving you all the biggest biggest hug. I pray God comforts you guys heart. I am deeply saddened by this, Courtney was and will always be beautiful person inside and out.

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    Church says

    I miss you so much I really wish you was here I’m so down right now and wish you was here to uplift me

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