Deborah Celler Cooper

Deborah Celler Cooper, 65, was born May 25, 1955 to the late Willie Celler and the late Mary Lou (Bell) Celler.  She joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Celler. 

Deborah worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse in Pittsburgh for over twenty-seven years.  She loved to share her medical knowledge with others, especially with women who also battled breast-cancer.  Deborah was an active member within many cancer and diabetic support groups.  Her passions included cooking, arts and crafts and Christmas decorating.   

She is survived by her children, Camille (Oscar) Fortson, Michael A. Heath, Jr., and Ron (Michelle) Burris; two grandchildren, Sharlize and Heidi; sisters, Vanessa (Ricky) Smith, Dorothy (Lewis) Celler and Roberta (Michael) Simpson; and many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Memorial service will be held Thursday July 23, 2020 at The Hyatt Northshore, Pittsburgh. Memorial contributions can be made to Sisters Networking, Inc. at

Sistersnetworkinginc.org or the Allegheny Chapter of Our Clubhouse at Ourclubhouse.org/donate.

Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville, has charge of arrangements.