Sarah Louana Anderson Duckworth-Cooper, 90, of Morganton, NC went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1932 in Burke County to the late Guthrie Anderson and Georgia Graham Anderson. Louana was a lifelong member of Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church. She was a member of ABWA and lifetime member of Glen Alpine Woman’s Club. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, very family oriented and she never met a stranger. Louana loved the holidays, especially Christmas. Her house was the meeting place for the family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Duckworth; second husband, Wilson A Cooper; sister, Gertrude Anderson Simpson; granddaughter, Lindsay M. Duckworth.
She is survived by her children, Douglas A. Duckworth (Janice), Gregory P. Duckworth (Gail) and Melanie D. Honeycutt (Troy); grandchildren, Rhett Duckworth, Gregory Duckworth, II (Margaret), Wesley Honeycutt (Krista); great-grandchildren, Dakota Duckworth, Isaiah Blalock and Waylan Honeycutt; brothers, Guthrie Anderson (Sarah) and Kenneth Anderson (Lynne); lifelong friend, Shelia H. Jones.
The family will receive friends from 1pm to 3pm on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church. The service will begin at 3pm in the church with Rev. Cris Uren officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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LOU WAS A BRIGHT AND SHINNING STAR IN A DARK WORLD! THE ROOM WOULD LIGHT UP WHEN SHE WALKED IN!!! SHE SPENT MANY THANKSGIVINGS AND CHRISTMAS EVES WITH OUR FAMILY AND WE ALL LOVED HER AS OUR OWN FAMILY! MAMA AND I WENT TO SEE HER THE WEEK BEFORE SHE PASSED AND SHE SAID SHE SURE MISSED GOING TO HER CHURCH! THIS PAST SUNDAY MORNING, I THOUGHT TO MYSELF LOU WAS IN CHURCH ON THE FRONT PEW WITH ROBERT!!! WE ARE SAD THAT OUR DEAR FRIEND HAS PASSED; HOWEVER I AM SORRY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T HAVE THE CHANCE TO GET TO MEET HER!!! THEY MISSED OUT! I TOLD HER I LOVED HER ONE LAST TIME AND I AM SO GLAD WE WENT TO SEE HER THAT DAY! LOVE YOU LOU AND YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED TERRIBLY! EVERY TIME I PUT ON LIPSTICK I WILL THINK OF YOU! LOVE, SHAWNAH HONEYCUTT LUNSFORD
Such a sweet, wonderful lady whom I have never forgotten the kindness and love she shared to the youth of Gibbs Chapel during my time there. Sincere sympathy and condolences to the family and friends.
When Louana married into the Cooper family she was loved immediately. She was so welcoming and fun to be around - always. She will be missed!
To the family of Louana , I give my condolences to her sweet family , so sorry for your loss . She was indeed a sweet ,friendly lady ..and will be missed by all her friends and church family .. RIP dear Lady your earthly journey is finished .. I am sure your smile was welcomed in heaven …
To: Louana Cooper’s Family, You have my deepest sympathy 💐 May God Bless You All! 🤗 🙌🏻 🙌🏻 🙌🏻 🤗 Louana, was so beautiful and outgoing, and such a pleasure to be with! Love, Mavis Leonard
I knew Louana when she and I both worked for Wachovia Bank in Morganton. She was one of my favorite co-workers. She was very devoted to her job, but even so there were always smiles and laughter when she was around. She always treated others with respect and dignity She adored her family, and they adored her. She was always beautiful and dressed in style. I have missed her ever since leaving Wachovia. All who knew her will miss her and forever be honored to have been a friend or family member.
So sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved family member. Praying for family and friends.
Louana was a dear loving aunt and I will miss her dearly. When she married into the Cooper family everyone just loved her and she fit right in our family. Louana was a classy lady and she always wore pretty clothes with purse and shoes to match, her nails painted and wore her lipstick. We had so much fun with her in years past, I can remember the first time she went with us Christmas Shopping at Winston Salem. We had so much fun together! She talked Uncle Wilson into wearing bow ties. They enjoyed going to the Quartet Convention each year. She especially loved The Hayes Family. We went with them to a few of their concerts many good memories, too many to count. Now she is free from the disease that got her down. She walking on that golden shore with Jesus and all her loved ones gone before. Much love to her family. She loved you all very much! Prayers and Blessings, Janet Kirby
Louanna, you’ll certainly be missed. Such a lovely lady in all that you did. 😇 You will be a light in heaven and probably a “greeter.” You lived a full life and always included our Lord 🙏🏼 Mrs. Donnie Honeycutt
Your life a profound influence on your niece Denise Anderson Bishop … your love & caring for family including your friends a gift from your caring heart!!! Temporarily you are absent from our presence… ❤️ Denise