Lois I. Cooper
HAMBDEN TWP. – Lois I. Cooper (nee Smith), age 83, of Hambden Township, died Dec. 3, 2019, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township.
Born Nov. 21, 1936, in Jamestown, Tenn., to Edro and Rillie (nee Linder) Smith, she was a longtime Hambden resident.
She was an avid gardener and enjoyed her flowers.
Lois was a devoted Cleveland Cavs fan, watching every game. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Survivors include her children, Sue (Ron) Sustae, of Wickliffe, Becky (Mike) Powell, of Chardon, and Roy (Jen) Cooper, of Leroy Township; grandchildren, Jeanette (Bernard) Brunsdon, of Geneva, Samantha, Morgan and Sydney Powell, of Chardon, and Josephine Cooper, of Leroy Township.
She also leaves her sister, Leeta Beaty, of Livingston, Tenn.; and brother, Michael Smith, of Jamestown, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Roy C. Cooper, whom she married Sept. 3, 1957, and who died Nov. 7, 2012.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, from 1-4 p.m., with a memorial service at 4 p.m. at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Private family burial will be held.
The family suggests donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
