Billie Cooper Obituary

Billie Ruth (Burlew) Cooper

Services for Mrs. Billie Ruth (Burlew) Cooper, 80, of Jonesville will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday February 9, 2013 in the Pritchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Doughty officiating. Burial will follow in the Jena Cemetery under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

She was born April 23, 1932 in Jonesville to the union of Hayden David and Louella Paul Burlew and left this life on Friday February 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray Cooper, two brothers H.D.Burlew, and Jack Burlew.

Mrs. Cooper is survived by her daughter; Sheila Goeggle Mason and husband Kenny. Two sons; Elgin Ray Cooper, Jr. and David Nathan Cooper and wife Tammy. Her sister Sally Drab. Eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be John Goeggle III, Justin Goeggle, Jory Goeggle, Charles Turnage, James Womack, and Jonathan McClendon. Honorary pallbearers will be William Reed, Thomas Bowie, Junior Williams, Jason Wiley, Eddie Burlew, David Burlew, and great-grandsons Tat Turnage, Jace McClendon, and Camden Womack.

Friends may call at the church today from 11:00 AM until service time.

Online condolences may be made at www.southernfuneralhome.com or [email protected].

Published by The Town Talk on Feb. 9, 2013.
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Ray Jr., David, Shelia, Im so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was an awesome lady. I remember all the good times we all had growing up. Having just lost my mom in nov i understand your pain. I pray god will be your guide. Take care and God Bless.

Diane Reeves-Griffing

February 9, 2013

May God be with you all in this time of sorrow. God gained a wonderful women she always wore a smile.

melissa Sharp-Long

February 9, 2013

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