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Carolyn Calhoun Cooper, 76, of Morganton, NC, gained her angel wings on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Born in Carter County, TN on July 13, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Calhoun and Frances Underwood Calhoun.
Carolyn served in the US Air Force and was stationed at Biloxi Air Force Base. She had a kind and generous heart and cared about everyone she met. Carolyn was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Holly McLaughlin (Shannon) and Johnny Cooper, II (Kristy); grandsons, Zachery Cole (Savannah), Drake McLaughlin, Noah Cooper, Haden Cooper, and Eli Cooper; great-grandchildren, Zettalynn, Zyrus, and Zavina Cole; sisters, Gail “Peep” Lawson, Linda Arney, and Frances “Cookie” Yancey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, John Cooper; daughter, Stephanie Cole; granddaughters, Madison and Madeline; nephew, Tommy Lawson; and niece, April Yancey.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Keith Rose officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Prayers and condolences are extended to Holly and family. I remember her and Holly helping out as role players in some training sessions. She raised a fine daughter. May she rest easy.
Holly, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I pray that God will wrap his arms around you and your family. I know that all of you were close and will forever miss her. She was so kind and sweet.
Holly and Peep, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm going to miss talking to her on the phone. She has always been my best friend. I love you! So sorry I can't be there with you.