Throughout her life, Madeline became a role model for teachers and an inspiration for friends, co-workers, and family members. She was a graduate of East Ascension High School.
Madeline earned a Bachelor of Science Education degree from Louisiana State University followed by a Master of Secondary Education.
For Madeline, life became a teaching moment wherein she could effortlessly share lessons of humility and generosity with others. She loved teaching and became exceptional at her craft.
Madeline was considered a “legend” at Liberty-Eylau High School, first joining the staff in 1990. She was determined to return to her beloved classroom at Liberty-Eylau when complications claimed her life.
In a teaching career that spanned nearly fifty years, Madeline taught students how to learn. She motivated her students to achieve.
As a distributive education teacher, she developed a unique style that earned her recognition from statewide education officials in Louisiana and Texas.
Above all, Madeline loved her family. She earned several nicknames along the way, including Maddie, Moo, and Moo-Moo. She enjoyed popcorn and Judge Judy’s show.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Nelson Young, and her grandparents Nelson Young, Sr. and Leona Young.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Clyde David “Dave” Cooper, of Texarkana, two children: Charles “Chuck” Sanchez, Jr. and Christina Brister, a daughter-in-law, Erika Sanchez, and a son-in-law Travis Brister.
In addition, she is survived by six grandchildren; Mallory Cornelius, Braley Butler, Renni and Reece Sanchez, Anna and Jack Brister, a grandson-in-law Dylan Cornelius and four great-grandchildren; Greyson Cornelius, Addison Cornelius, Hutton Booth, and Hagen Magsby.
Madeline is also survived by a brother, David Young, a sister, Maureen Taylor, a sister-in-law Michele Young, and a brother-in-law Michael Taylor.
A memorial service for Madeline will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at East Funeral Home on Moore’s Lane in Texarkana.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. before the service.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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