Dorothy B. Cooper

Dorothy B. Cooper, age 94, of Sweetwater, TN Head of the Creek Community went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024 at Woods Village Nursing Home in Sweetwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Riley and Lola Boshears, her brother Joe Riley Jr., her sister, Aileen Blakley, her brothers, Carl (Bud) Boshears, Dougie Boshears of Campbell Co, TN. Also, by the father of her children Ralph Cooper. Her son Bobby Cooper her grandsons Richard Brown and Ian Cooper her great-grandson Matthew Hutchinson. She was a loving wife, mother, nanny, and great grandmother. Surviving children include Pat Brown (Allen) of Sweetwater, Pam Salmon (Pat) of Starkville, MS, Sue Stockton (Billy-passed) of Sweetwater, daughter in law Pam Cooper of Sweetwater, and Chuck Cooper of Sweetwater. Her brothers Melvin (Leora)Boshears and Donnie Boshears of Campbell Co. Her sister Shirley Ann Boshears also of Campbell Co. Survived by her grandchildren Rusty Brown (Melinda) of South Carolina, Audrey Hutchinson (Pat) of Mississippi, Kelly Cash of Knoxville, Josh Stockton (Juli) of Sweetwater, Candice Frank of Sweetwater, Drew Stockton (Laura) of Sweetwater, Courtney Davis of Sweetwater, and Nate Cooper (Ashleigh) of Cleveland. Also, by 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Born January 23, 1930 in Campbell Co, TN. She spent her whole life dedicated to raising her children and grandchildren. Everyone knows her as Nanny Dot and considered her as loving, caring, and friend. She was a beloved resident at Wood Village Nursing home where she had many friends and enjoyed playing games. Her smile and demeanor were contagious. She was a great cook, loved to read, sew, and going to yard sales. She loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith. The family will receive friends from 5:00 om to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Sweetwater Memory Chapel, with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm. The interment will be on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Sweetwater Memorial Park. Her grandson Rev. Drew Stockton will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in the name of their former patient (grandson) Matthew Hutchinson.

Dorothy B. Cooper

January 23, 1930 - February 16, 2024