Committal
Carol B. Cooper, 90, of Valdese, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
Born in Burke County, NC on December 11, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Claywell Bryant and Tempa Olive Denton Bryant. Carol was an active member of Drexel First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was a member of the Choraleers, Drexel Garden Club, and a long-time member of the Mimosa Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Carol was an alumna of the Grace Hospital School of Nursing and practiced with Dr. C.J. Dellinger and Dr. Ralph Hogshead. She worked at Valdese Hospital, was nursing director at Forest Retirement, and retired from Western Carolina Center.
Carol is survived by her son, Dennis Cooper; daughters, Susan Verble (Avery) and Debra Watts; granddaughters, Christy Fleming (Andrew), Kelsey Cooper, and Joey Waters; four great-grandchildren, Graham Fleming Elizabeth Brown, Alex Brown, Hannah Fleming; brother, Bill Bryant; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Noland Kay Cooper; and brother, Max Bryant.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Drexel First Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Pastor Mike Chandler officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dennis, Susan and Debra, So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Your mom was always so nice and caring. A lot of good memories playing in the barn, spending the night, and playing in general. We will be praying for you, and your families during this time.
My condolences to the family. I have such wonderful memories of spending the night at her home in Drexel and the one in Spruce Pine. We kids enjoying those summer visits. Also telling ghost stories at Halloween. She made the best spaghetti. I'll never forget her.
To the family of Aunt Carol, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Carol was a special person in the Cooper Family. She was caring and her sweet smile was always welcoming. Love to you and take care. Chris and Glenda Cooper, Scott, Anji and Caden Cooper
To the family of Aunt Carol; know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Carol was a special person in the Cooper Family. She was always caring and her sweet smile was always welcoming. Love to each of you and take care. Chris an Glenda Cooper/ Scott, Anji and Caden Cooper
I'm so sorry for your loss. You will miss her, but you know she's in Heaven just singing away with all the Coopers that have gone before her. Thinking of you at this special time and praying for comfort.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY. CAROL WAS ALWAYS SUCH A SWEET AND CARING LADYALWAYS ASKING ABOUT MY FAMILY&CHILDREN,SHE WAS A DEAR FRIEND TO MY MOM&DAD WORDS CANT DESCRIBE YOUR LOSS BUT ME AND JUDY HAVE BOTH LOST BOTH OUR PARENTS ITS TOUGH ESPECIALLY IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON PLEASE KNOW YALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS SO SORRY WE WILL MISS HER SERVICE BUT KNOW YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS&PRAYERS MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH ONE OF YOU GUYS WE GREW UP TOGATHER IN CHURCH & GOOD OLD DREXEL.LYNN&JUDY ALEXANDER
To the family of Carol Cooper, we are so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. GHSN Alumni "sisters" have lost another nurse. We do believe that Grace nurses were the best and every time we lose one of us we are all saddened. Carol was a good nurse and an accomplished pianist. She was talented and played the piano for us during our yearly Christmas party at the Community House. She rarely missed any of our meetings. We all will miss her very much. Respectfully, Phyllis Banner GHSN Alumni
So sorry for your loss!!
So so sorry for your loss! I lost my mom 12 years ago on the same date.....so very sorry and prayers for the entire family!!!!!!