Shirley James Cope

September 4, 1931 - May 27, 2020

Shirley James Cope passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 88. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Shirley attended St. Louis Cathedral Parochial School and McDonogh High School. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Birks Cope. Loving mother of Rhonda Cope and Brenda Cope Whitson. Grandmother of Dana Weber (James). Great grandmother of Jacob Weber (Justine), Jonah, Jesse, Jared, Jeremiah, Sarah and Rebekah Weber. Daughter of the late Elnora Lacombe James and Arthur James. Sister of Marian James Bourgeois (Donald) and the late Nelly James Leone Weaker, Julius James, Eloise James Landry and Geraldine James Kirby. Also survived by nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heart felt appreciation to the staff of Metairie Healthcare Center and Heart of Hospice at East Jefferson General Hospital for their loving care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Monday, June 1, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery, St. Rose. Due to the current circumstances, everyone is required to wear a mask for the protection of themselves, other attendees and our staff. The visitation and service will be limited to 25 percent capacity. If you are sick or have been around someone sick, please use our online tribute guest book at www.muhleisen.com in lieu of attending services.