Our beloved Debby Cooper Gorman (wife and mom) died February 25, 2018 after a hard fought battle with acute leukemia. She was born in Meridian, Texas on March 14, 1935 to Louise Lewis Cooper and James Gilmore Cooper and is member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She attended Lockhart Junior High and Lockhart High School. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor of science degree in Home Economics in June 1957. Debby was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She was a Home Economics teacher at Aldine High School from 1957 to 1960.

She was predeceased by her mother and father, her brothers-in-laws (John Gorman, Dan Coleman, and Kenneth Ewald), sister-in-law (Helen Gorman), her nephew (Cooper Coleman). She is survived by husband, Jim Gorman; daughter, Cynthia Ann Gorman; daughter, Leslie Gorman Canik (and Gerald); son, J. David Gorman, Jr.; daughter, Sharon Gorman (and Paul Reinshagen); son, Douglas Gorman; grandsons Travis (and Jenna) Canik, Austin Canik, Dallas (and Gleisy) Canik; granddaughters, Chinle and Hanna Gorman Reinshagen; great granddaughter Olivia Canik; nieces, LuAnn Gorman, Cally Coleman (and Travis) Fromme, and Courtney (Daryl) Ewald Cardosa; nephews, Larry (and Faye) Gorman, Greg (and Michele) Gorman, Michael (and Barbara) Gorman. She is also survived by her two younger sisters, Melba Coleman and Pamela Ewald.

She met the love her life, Jim Gorman, in Houston, Texas. Debby and Jim married on June 24, 1959 at St. Christopher’s Catholic Parish in the chapel. Committed to her Catholic faith, Debby became a religious education teacher for children with special needs at the St. Francis de Sales parish. Debby was also a founding member of St. Francis de Sales Parish. For five years, Debby was the President of the Sharpstown Garden Club until 2016. She hosted and facilitated countless meetings and events for the garden club members.

Debby was the best wife and mother ever. She loved entertaining and spreading her love and care to others. She loved her family and friends unconditionally. She was always lending a hand or ear. She could brighten any room with her contagious smile, positive attitude, and charm. In keeping with her homemaking skills, she was also known as the “cake making lady” for all celebrations in the family and otherwise.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 8200 Roos Road, Houston, Texas 77036 on the Saturday the 3rd of March 2018 at 11:30AM. Prior to the Funeral Service, a rosary will be recited at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either:

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
www.sfds-houston.org

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
5433 Westheimer,
Houston, Tx 77056

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