Deacon Ula Mae Cooper was born September 6, 1936 in Lee County, Mayesville, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Maebelle Cook Williams and Lee Mack Williams.  Deacon Ula Mae was united in holy matrimony to the late Joseph "OC" Cooper, Jr. At an early age, Deacon Ula Mae accepted Christ into her life and later joined Goodwill United Presbyterian Church, Mayesville, South Carolina.  She served as a faithful and devoted member. She was a deacon for 50 plus years, a member of the Love Circle, Usher Board, Gospel Choir, Goodwill Presbyterian Women, and Mayesville Community Food Share Program. Deacon Ula Mae attended the public schools in Sumter County, South Carolina. She was employed by Korn Industries Sumter, South Carolina and retired after over 30 years of service. Deacon Ula Mae Cooper was a faithful servant to God. She loved her family, church and community, and loved everyone.  She was always willing to lend a helping hand, and share words of encouragement through her wisdom.  In addition to her parents and her husband, Deacon Ula Mae Cooper was preceded in death by six sisters; Beatrice Jefferson, Geneva Williams, Jessie Turner Goodrum, Margaret Williams, Anna Lesane, and Annie Lee Williams; and one brother, Russell Cook. Deacon Ula Mae Cooper passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 8:20 in the morning at Prisma Health Tuomey, Sumter, South Carolina. Deacon Ula Mae Copper leaves to cherish her memory and mourn her passing; one daughter, Dorothy Elaine Wells of Florence, South Carolina; three sons, Lee Mack Williams and Freddie Williams of Sumter, South Carolina, and Derry (Charlene) Cooper of District Heights, Maryland; one special son-in-law, Henry Lee Wells of Florence, South Carolina, whom she loved as a son; one daughter-in-law, Janie D. Williams of Sumter, South Carolina;  a special grandson, Deshaun Andre Wells of Sumter, South Carolina, who played a major role in helping with her care; seven grandchildren; eleven great children; a special caregiver, Maxine Witherspoon; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.