Lauren Wyatt Cooper

Lauren Wyatt Cooper Lauren Wyatt Cooper, age 56, passed away on Oct. 1, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. A daughter of the late Irwin Basil Wyatt Sr. and Leona B. Wyatt, she was born in Bristol Tennessee and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. Lauren was a graduate of Tennessee High School and attended East Tennessee State University, where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She was a retiree of The Kroger Co. and a member of First United Methodist Church in Bristol Tennessee. An excellent competitive swimmer and equestrian, Lauren maintained her love of the outdoors and animals throughout her life. She also was an avid gardener who enjoyed growing everything, especially her flowers. In addition to her mother, Lauren's survivors include her husband, Jeffery L. Cooper of Bristol Tennessee; two sisters, Lynette Wyatt Sisk and her husband, Conrad, of Bluff City, Tenn., and Lisa Wyatt Underwood of Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, Irwin Basil Wyatt Jr. of Bristol Tennessee; three nieces, Erin Underwood and Rachel Underwood, both of Knoxville, and April Osborne of Bristol Tennessee; and one great-nephew, Noah Osborne of Bristol Tennessee. A private family service is planned. There will be no visitation. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the physicians and staff of the J.D. & Lorraine Nicewonder Cancer Center and Wellmont Hospice for their dedication, care and support. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620; the J.D. and Lorraine Nicewonder Cancer Center, 1 Medical Park Boulevard, Bristol, TN 37620 or Journey's End No-Kill Animal Society, 285 Rock Springs Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Arrangements especially for Mrs. Cooper and her family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home.