Frances Josephine Cooper
July 25, 1931 ~ July 5, 2012
Frances Josephine Cooper, 80, Mooresville, died peacefully at home on July 5, 2012. Mrs. Cooper was born July 25, 1931, in Indianapolis, to the late Wilbur and Mary Belle (Roberson) Warren.
She graduated from Decatur Central High School. She worked early on for the Fletcher Avenue Savings and Loan. More recently, Mrs. Cooper enjoyed working as a library assistant for the Monroe Gregg Elementary School System for more than 20 years. She attended Gasburg Baptist Church and enjoyed square dancing with her husband for many years. She was a great cook and will be missed by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Warren and sister, Thelma Metzger.
Survivors include her husband, Chester Cooper, to whom she was united in marriage May 9, 1953; sons, Gary Cooper (Tami) of Reelsville, Larry Cooper (Patty) of Mooresville, and Terry Cooper (Ronda) of Fishers; sisters, Carolyn Huber of Brownsburg, Judy Galyan of West Liberty, Kentucky, and Brenda Stafford of Pittsboro; grandchildren, Kassidy McCowan, Kylee Kuehn, Kourtney Cooper, and Kameron Cooper; Whitney Cooper and Tony Cooper; great grandchildren, Kyndall and Stella McCowan.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012, at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Rev. Jack Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.carlsilebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Mr. Cooper, Terry, Ronda and Family, I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I wish I could be there to support you in person, but know that I am with you in spirit and prayer. Sincerely; Paige M. Kuehn
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Frances. I have many fond memories of our time together of Monrovia Elementary. My deepest sympathy to her family. Marianne Berlin
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to Mr. Cooper and family. Especially Gray and Tami Cooper. Sincerely; Jim & Susan Myers
She will be missed by many ! You both have been good nieghbors.Our prayers are with you and your family. Gene and Darlene Atkinson
we will miss Francis around the square.she love her square dancing.Chet you are in my prayers.she was so lucky to have you for her mate. ken & tiny taylor
Dear Chet and Family, Steve and I want to send our regrets,we sure did enjoy Square Dancing with you and Francis when we lived in Indiana, She always had such a winning smile and great laugh. Our prayers are with you. Greeting from Pharr, Texas Louise Heyse called to let us know God Bless you Steve and Sharon Rike
To Chet: Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We thought so much of Frances and we appreciate all the memories of our times together especially our anniversary dinners with the Nichols. We loved square dancing with the two of you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you Chet and hope to see you soon and often. Your Friends, Damon and Judith Bird
Dear Cooper family — Sorry could not be there to visit and share memories, yet wanted you to know you and your families are in our prayers. I remember all the fun times we had at your house with the horses and barns. As a kid – this was one of the funest places I remember going and all the fun times our families speant together. Even though we live far apart now, please know you will always have a special place in my heart. Love you all, Jeff, Shannon, Ty and Tanner Galyan
Uncle Chet and family, wish we had known that Aunt Frances had passed away to honor her passing with our presence but please accept our sincere condolances. She will be missed but we still have our fondest memories of spending time together. Love, Mike & June Nickels