Diann E. Cooper, age 63, of Delmar, died Friday, October 10, 2008 at her home in Delmar. She was born June 24, 1945 in Delmar, a daughter of AnnaBelle (Jester) Pusey and the late John M. Pusey. Diann loved cooking and sewing and treasured the time spent as a homemaker raising her family. In her early years she also worked at the English Grille, NCR and Perdue. She was an avid NASCAR fan and rooted for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 44 years, Larry Cooper; a daughter, Linda Birney and her husband John; 2 sons, Ronnie Cooper and Michael Cooper and his wife Lisa; and 5 grandchildren, Amber and Staci Birney, Dean Griffin and Caitlyn and Courtney Cooper; 4 brothers, Richard Pusey, Wayne Pusey and his wife Sharon, Jeffery Pusey and his wife Brenda, Craig Pusey and his wife Kristin, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her special dog "Puggie". In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, John M. Pusey, Jr. A graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. The Reverend Richard Bridge will officiate. Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.