Michelle Roper

Michelle Nicole Roper,

36, formerly of Cambridge, departed this life on Fri., July 25

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at her home in Emporia, VA.

Known to others as Nikki, Shell, Mickey Mouse, she was born April 15, 1978 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, daughter of Haldana R. Cooper Thomas and Lawrence G. Roper.

Michelle attended Job Corp where she received her GED.  She held employment with Food Lion, Web Craft and  the animal shelter. She lwas a lover of animals.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Roper, grandfather, Lawrence   Roper Sr.,  and uncle, Ronald Stevens and aunt, Delores “Penny” Stevens and a niece, Paige Roper.

Her memory will be cherished by her son, Wakki K. D. Roper; mother, Haldana R. Cooper Thomas; grandmothers, Dortha Roper and Roslie Banks; grandfather, Harold Cooper; step daughter, zilyha Parham; a  brother, Wakkie Roper; two sisters, Latoya D. Cooper Walker and Jennifer Cooper; a step sister, Cheira Wider; three nephews, Aaron Harper, Chase Roper and Mahlike Walker; three nieces, Aiyahna, Dejah and Dymond Walker and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Interment will take place in Old Field Cemetery in Church Creek.