Brenda Cantrell Cooper

Brenda Cantrell Cooper, age 60, of Maryville, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, January 18, 2013 after a long courageous struggle with health issues. Brenda was born in Maryville on May 5, 1952. Brenda graduated from Everett High School and received her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. She was married to Jimmie Carl Cooper on April 3, 1982. Brenda was a devoted teacher in the Blount County School system for over 39 years and continued to work in the office at Mary Blount Elementary School, after retiring from her teaching duties. She loved her students and they brought her great joy. She also was a member of Topside Church of God. Preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Marie Cantrell; brother-in-law, Larry H. Wilson. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Jim Cooper; sons, Travis T. Cooper and fiancé, Karalyn Wall, Buddy Cooper and wife, Tracey, and David D. Cooper; grandchildren, Lucas Alexander Cooper and Ashlyn Marie Cooper; step grandchildren, Victoria Cooper and Kevin Cooper; sisters, Joyce C. Wilson and Margaret Tindell and husband, Ralph; special nieces, Regina, Laura Renea, Kelley, and Kim; special nephews, Randy (Bill), Tommy, and Paul; several great nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Tommy Wilson and Rev. Ken Hall officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Grandview Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com.