The mother of Ed Cooley has passed away and it cannot be an easy time for the head coach of your Georgetown Hoyas. Cooley grew up in South Providence and was the eighth of nine children of Jane Cooley. Based on interviews, Cooley’s family struggled. His mother, who was on welfare, was frequently overwhelmed, so Cooley looked to his neighbors for food and direction. Through it all, Ed Cooley says that his mother taught him so much through her struggles. With her passing and rehearing Ed Cooley’s journey, basketball fans are reminded of the resiliency life often requires.
Condolences to Ed Cooley and Family with the Passing of His Mother
