Fay LaVelle (Cooper) White 1923–2011
Catalog ID p.2394 · Cite this page: njcoopers.com/p/2394/
Fay LaVelle (Cooper) White was born on 8 Dec 1923, the daughter of Thomas H. Cooper. She married twice: Ruben Albert Johnson and probably Kit C. White. She died on 13 May 2011 in Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon and was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon. One child is recorded.
Also recorded as: La Vell Cooper D.782; Fay Laville Cooper N.65, D.783; Mrs. LaVelle Johnson, Talent J.491; LaVelle White of Medford J.546; LaVelle F White G.670
Facts
| Event | Date | Place / detail | Certainty | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| birth | 8 Dec 1923 | certain | G.670, N.65 | |
| residence | 1930 | Texas | certain | D.782 |
| residence | 1940 | 11 Beach Avenue, Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon | certain | N.65, D.783 |
| residence | 1959 | Talent, Oregon | certain | J.491 |
| residence | 2002 | Medford, Oregon | certain | J.546 |
| death | 13 May 2011 | Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon | certain | G.670, N.65 |
| burial | Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon | certain | G.670 |
Family
Parents
- Father Thomas H. Cooper 1902 D.782, D.783, J.491
Spouses
- Ruben Albert Johnson N.65, J.491, C.146
- Kit C. White probable G.670
Siblings
- May Laverne (Cooper) Stephens 1922–1992
- Gemmy Lee (Cooper) Smith 1926–2002
Children
- Living C.146
Family tree
Solid lines and outlines: certain. Dashed: probable or weaker. Open the full tree (four generations)
Still unknown, and where we have looked
- Birthplace not established.
Searches recorded
ancestry all 2026-10-14 · Todo closed: Oregon State Marriages rec 61677/120263789 (indexed 'Fay Lavelle Cooper', spouse Ruben Albert Johnson, child Thomas Albert...
Searched for: Todo closed: Oregon State Marriages rec 61677/120263789 (indexed 'Fay Lavelle Cooper', spouse Ruben Albert Johnson, child Thomas Albert Johnson, file 1280051).
Result: The image is her SON's marriage: Thomas Albert Johnson, b. 18 Feb 1942 Nevada City, Calif., m. Susan Annette Keene at Medford 30 Sep 1967; father Ruben Albert Johnson, mother's maiden name Fay Lavelle Cooper -> [C.146]. Her own marriage to Ruben (before 1942) is still not found; Nevada City, California is a place to look.
ancestry all 2026-10-14 · Ancestry SSACI: father Thomas Cooper + mother Thora Owens (she did not appear); SSACI Lavelle White, b. 1924 +/-2 (no match: one...
Searched for: Ancestry SSACI: father Thomas Cooper + mother Thora Owens (she did not appear); SSACI Lavelle White, b. 1924 +/-2 (no match: one 'Lavelle White' is the wife of Aubrey L Ingram).
Result: Found her through the memorial's Ancestry links instead -> [N.65].
findagrave 2026-10-14 · Find a Grave: White, Lavelle, b. 1924 +/-3 (46 results).
Searched for: Find a Grave: White, Lavelle, b. 1924 +/-3 (46 results).
Result: FOUND 'LaVelle F White', 8 Dec 1923 - 13 May 2011, Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford -> [G.670]; spouse Kit C. White. Identification with Fay LaVelle Cooper rests on the 2002 'LaVelle White of Medford' [J.546] and the matching first name and initial; the Ancestry links tying the memorial to the 1940 census and the marriage carry no confidence.
google 2026-10-14 · Google: "LaVelle White" obituary 2011 Medford.
Searched for: Google: "LaVelle White" obituary 2011 Medford.
Result: Legacy Remembers auto-notice only (born 8 Dec 1923, died 13 May 2011, of Medford) -> [N.65]. No full obituary found.