Mary Cooper

On June 29, 2007, Mary Cooper retired from Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services with more than 34 years of service.

Staff members say she was a dedicated, dependable and loyal employee who cared immensely for the people that were in her care. They held a retirement party for her, along with her family and some of her former associates.

Cooper commented that she will miss Ogeechee. "I will always cherish the memories … of working with so many wonderful people. I thank every single person, but most of all, I thank God for placing me where I needed to be."