Ethel Mae Qualls was born in Quinlan, Texas on September 27, 1938 to Presley (George) Cooper Sr. and Annie Davis. Ethel, who is affectionately known as “Coon Lady / Mama Dear” by family and friends. She attended school in the Quinlan ISD.
Ethel was baptized at an early age and was a member of Beginners Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth D. Pace.
Ethel met Henry Lee Qualls and was soon united in holy matrimony, where they were blessed with eleven beautiful children left to cherish their memories as follows: Brenda Swan (Clinton), Rickey Qualls (Desha), Reginald & Regina Qualls, Jo-Annette Denmand (LEO), Deryl Qualls (Deceased), Prince Qualls, Judy Qualls, Henry Qualls Jr., Willethia Qualls (Leesa), and Larry Qualls.
On June 4, 2022 at the age of 84, Ethel left this earthly realm but was preceded in transition by her parents, husband, children, her brother, Presley Cooper Jr. and her two sisters, Mildred Polk & Betty Rusk.
Ethel is survived by Robert Lee Cooper, Vernell Nixon, and Sis-In-Law, Mary Bolt. Ethel also has a host of grandchildren that consist of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. We would be remiss not to mention her special auntie, Theola Hall, along with numerous other family, friends, those from the Martin Luther King Center, Marvus & Mary whom she loved dearly.
Services will be:
Public Viewing: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 6-8 PM
Shiloh BC
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, June 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Shiloh BC – 321 Frank St.
Terrell, Texas 75160
Ethel Quells I will our telephone call I didn’t want to say goodbye to you, I just want to remember call each other laughing and joking about our trip to KS KC,RIP my sister ♥️
I will miss you so much love ❤️ Leola