Harper Lynn Rodriguez,
11, of Denison, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at
Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Chuck Francey officiating.
Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the
funeral home.
Harper was born
October 8, 2010, in Ada, Oklahoma to Candice Marie Cooper and Israel
Rodriguez. She was in the 5th grade at B. McDaniel
Intermediate School. She was an active child who was passionate
and loved her family. She cared for animals as well, especially her dog
Miss Sassy Pepperoni (Pep-ins for short), who was
her constant companion. She enjoyed school and was great at math and
art. You can find some of her artistic creations hanging around the house if
you were to visit. She enjoyed playing with her siblings and many cousins and
meeting new people. She had a passion for creating things and using
her makeup to express herself. She was always joyful and it was contagious.
You could not help but be in a good mood when you were around her. This is
possibly why her dad Israel spoiled her so much. She was so talented
and ambitious and everyone knows she would be successful in her
already set career goal as a model and actress. She was even fortunate enough
do some acting in the summer of 2021 in Orlando, Florida for a show by Premiere
called Go Iguanas, Season 6. Surely the bells were ringing in heaven as she
entered the gates.
She is survived by her
mother, Candice Cooper; father, Israel Rodriguez; brother, Haydin Butler;
sister, Hannah Butler; her grandma, Audrey Cook and papa Chuck Barron, pawpaw
Freddy Cooper and MiMi Misty, and Abuela Rosa Cisneros; aunts, Echo
Cooper, Tiffaney Cooper, and Jasmine Cooper; uncles, Kyle Cooper, Nathan
Jenkins and wife Jayla, and Ramiro Rodriguez and Lucy; great-aunts, Renee (Aunt
Nae) and Uncle Chuck Francey, Charice Zaehringer and Uncle Preston;
cousins, Morgan and Logan Green, Jamison and Archer Felts, Britnie, Chris,
Gavin, and Maddie Rosenbalm, Seth and Jack Zaehringer, Karter Goss- Jenkins,
Skylar, and Mason Champion, Meliah Rodriguez, Taylah Rodriguez, Ramon
Rodriguez, Tristen Rodriguez, Lylah Rodriguez, Junior Rodriguez, and Baby
Alfredo Pablo Rodriguez; great-cousins, Billy (wife Laurin), CJ, and Nicholas
Francey; her beloved puppy, Miss Sassy Pepperoni (Pep-ins); and numerous
extended family members that love her dearly.
She was preceded in
death by her grandmas, Betty, Dorothy, and Rena, Papa Clyde and her uncle,
Ramon Rodriguez.
Her honorary
Pallbearers will be: Haydin Butler, Logan Green, Jamison Felts, Archer Felts,
Brandon Moore, and Gavin Rosenbalm.
In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations be made to Coker-Mathews Funeral Home to help
cover funeral expenses.
Harper was a burst of sunshine…. in a pint-sized body.
Condolences(22)
Kierstyn Tolleson
Mena, AR Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Hey Harper Lynn. I miss you so much and hope you are having a great time dancing with the angels in heaven like we did when you were here. You are so loved and missed bye everyone. Save me a spot in heaven :) Love you.Emma Hutchins
Denison, TX Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Hey Harper, I know it’s been awhile but I didn’t really know you but you made me smile everytime I seen you I wish u could have stayed longer dance with the anglesShelley Corrales
Greenville, TX Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Sending love and prayersJoey Weaver & Family
Melissa, TX Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.Tim Brown
Greenville, TX Wednesday, January 5, 2022 As you fly high with the Angels above, comfort those who are grieving your precious life.James Milaiskis
Greenville, TX Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Hey girl I just let you know it was awesome that day at olive garden.You gained your wings and you there with Jesus see you soon one day in glory day in heaven.
James Milaiskis
Greenville, TX Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Hey girl I just let you know it was awesome that day at olive garden.You gained your wings and you there with Jesus see you soon one day in glory day in heaven.
Julie Moore
Saint Augustine, FL Tuesday, January 4, 2022 We are so sorry for your loss God Gaines a precious angel to watch over us all. My god bless.Heather Rawls
Melissa, TX Tuesday, January 4, 2022 My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Harper was bright light in this world.Bill Heather & Sarah Rawls
Lance Goff
Wylie, TX Monday, January 3, 2022 Words cannot express the sorrow we have for your family.Zach Watson and Family
Melissa, TX Monday, January 3, 2022 Sending our love and prayers.Karen Pelley
Gunter, TX Saturday, January 1, 2022 Our prayers are with the Rodriguez family in this time of grief. May God bless each of you with healing hearts.Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
The Pelley Family
Karen Pelley
, AL Saturday, January 1, 2022The Watsons
Melissa, TX Friday, December 31, 2021 You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We loved sweet Harper she was a complete joy and true friend to our daughter Sophie. We will miss her so much, thankful for the hope we have in Jesus that we will see her again one day!DARLA K TREVINO
Celina, TX Thursday, December 30, 2021 I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ encompasses each of you within his arms. I pray he give you strength, comfort, courage and peace during this difficult time. I know Harper is in a better place. One with out pain, sadness, anger and despair. I know she is watching over each of you. After all, she is an angel of God.Dianne
Heartland, TX Tuesday, December 28, 2021 My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP sweet Harper.Juanita and Walton Drsplas
Richardson, TX Monday, December 27, 2021 Our sincerest sympathies in your time of sorrow. Harper was a ray of sunshine.Bettina & Felipe
Dallas, TX Monday, December 27, 2021 Our hearts are with you now and always. We love you.Doug Hardwick
Allen, TX Monday, December 27, 2021 Our heart is so very heavy that such a precious daughter/sister/granddaughter/niece had to go too soon.Prayers that you all will find peace and strength to carry on.
Dottie Muldowney
Bedford, TX Monday, December 27, 2021 Praying God's peace and comfort for your family during this difficult time.Cherish Rodden
Greenville, TX Monday, December 27, 2021 Prayers for the whole family.Sherrie S Slocum
GREENVILLE, TX Monday, December 27, 2021 May peace be with your family