Obituary of Shirley Jean Cooper

Shirley Davis Cooper, 75, of the Gateway Community went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born in Jackson County, NC and was a founding member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Dillsboro, NC. 

She was preceded in death by her husband; James (Jim) Cooper, one son; Steve Cooper, one grandson; Clay Cooper, her parents; Grady and Viola Davis and one brother; Bryant Davis. 

She is survived by one daughter in law; Jenny Cooper, one granddaughter in law; Stacey Cooper, one great granddaughter; Sophia Cooper, one brother in law; Willard McCoy and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Ashe officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 until 3:00 pm at the church.  

An online registry is available at: www.appalachianfuneralservices.com 

Appalachian Funeral Services is serving the family.