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Linnea Kopp
June 17, 2018
I am so surprised and so saddened to find about Beth's passing. She was my very best friend from El Dorado, Arkansas in grade school.
Sending all my sympathy to the Cooper family. I can't imagine how hard this is for each of you. She was always a bright light in my life. I will carry her in my heart always.
November 22, 2017
May the Almighty God sustain you at this time o such great loss. Thoughts and prayers are your way.
Kathy Prado
November 19, 2017
Such a lovely woman, she will be missed.
Tamee Young Runion
November 18, 2017
Mrs. Cooper was not just an amazing teacher, she was an amazing and caring person. My father died right before I started my senior year at Atkins and Mrs. Cooper was so caring and sweet to me. It's sad to say but I felt like she was the only teacher that understood what I was going through. I never told her how much her kindness and caring meant to me, but she was truly a blessing to me during that time. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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Gary Barrow
November 16, 2017
Beth was one of the very first friends we had upon arriving in Arkansas. The adventures of Beth and D'Anne in those early years were legendary. I like to think that right now those two are seeing what mischief they can get into. I will miss her funny laugh, sweet smile, good cooking, and English skills. Beth was proofreader for my Ph.D. dissertation.
Kristy Williams
November 16, 2017
It is so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone. -John Steinbeck
What a loss for family, friends, students and the community. We are earnestly praying for everyone grieving Mrs. Beth Cooper's passing.
Pamela Cook Rainard
November 15, 2017
Sorry to hear of Beth's passing. She was a sweet lady.
Edward Wright
November 15, 2017
Mrs. Cooper was a great teacher. I was a student of hers while I was in high school at Atkins (1982)
My sincerest condolences to her family.
God speed Mrs. Cooper
James Foster
November 14, 2017
Beth was a shining star in education. Her positiveness and willingness to assist everyone is her legacy. I will personally miss her saying "Morning Glory" to me. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
November 13, 2017
I am so sorry for this loss. I will always remember her kindness and cheerful greeting to our class, "good morning glories!"
Caitlin Yowell
November 13, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Cooper family. Beth showed love to all she knew, and she will be sincerely missed.
Tanya Hammock
November 13, 2017
Derick and Mindy,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. We hope your wonderful memories of her will bring you peace and comfort.
Your Cintas Springdale Family
Pat (Hice) Campbell
November 13, 2017
So sorry to hear of Beth's passing. She will be missed! My parents loved her very much!
Val Fisher
November 13, 2017
This was a shock & so very sad. I remember Beth & Roy working together with the Interact kids for the Downtown Rotary Club. She was just one very sweet lady. My sympathy to the family & to the Rotarians who she meant so much to.
Shandi Crabill
November 13, 2017
I never had her as my teacher when I was there, but I could see how much she loved helping us students. She will be missed.
Casey Pearce
November 13, 2017
Mrs. Cooper was so encouraging to me as a student and was absolutely my favorite teacher in high school. She cared deeply about her students and I have such great memories of being on her student newspaper staff. Hal, Mindy and Clay, my sincere condolences to you all. She had a tremendous impact on me and so many others.
Scott Glasgow
November 13, 2017
I am so sorry to hear that Beth passed. Whenever I heard the name, Beth Cooper,I always remembered how thoughtful and helpful she was to me. She was teaching juniors and seniors at Atkins. I was the new teacher teaching juniors and sophomores in the classroom next door. Beth was very busy--her regular classes plus yearbook and newspaper, but she always went out of her way to make me feel as though I had been "next door" for years. She will long be remembered as "the best" that an educator can be.
Sarah Green
November 13, 2017
It's been many years since we have spoken but your kindness has always and will always remain with me. I hope that reading about all the people you've inspired helps your loved ones find some peace.
Chuck Richardson
November 13, 2017
Jeannie and I are keeping precious memories! We praying that you will find the peace that passes all understanding!
Sohnnie Bates Henley
November 13, 2017
Beth was a friend I met in high school, we were both members of the band. She was a positive influence. My deepest sorrow to Beth's family. I am so very grateful for the time I spent with her at the 2015 band reunion. Such a wonderful person. We will miss you my friend.
Cyndi Asher
November 12, 2017
Beth was precious in the eyes of not only her friends but in the sight of her Lord. She loved her students and it showed from the respect they gave her. She has touched so many lives, especially mine, because I had the pleasure of calling her friend and Sister in Christ. Beth Cooper, you will be missed!!!!
Pat Brewer
November 12, 2017
Beth was such a sweet lady! My thoughts and prayers go out to Hal and family.
Terri McCraw
November 12, 2017
Beth was an incredible person, loving, kind, always supportive and encouraging with her students, a great teacher and great friend. What a loss for the school system, her family and friends. Beth you will be dearly missed. Know you will be smiling down on us from Heaven!!!
Tracie Bidwell Ellerman
November 12, 2017
I always think of Beth and the El Dorado High School Band. She was such an inspiration to all of us younger band members. May the peace of God be with the family.
Jim Reynolds
November 12, 2017
Mrs. Cooper gave me, The Why me, Lord award for giving your young teacher gray hair. I thank the Lord I had her as my teacher. She gave me the passion to write and become a teacher too!
Sierra Dunn
November 12, 2017
Mrs. Cooper taught me so much more in the classroom than just English. She taught me how to be compassionate for others while doing something I love, which is what she did every day when she was teaching. Mrs. Cooper went above and beyond tonregconize her students, even for her birthday, and i'll never forget it being the very last day of school and she and one other student sang to me by theirselves because Mrs. Cooper never missed a chance to say it's not over until the fat lay sings. She was truly one of the absolute best teachers i've ever had and i owe her for all the knowledge I learned from her. She will be very deeply missed.
Sierra Dunn
November 12, 2017
Mrs. Cooper taught me so much more in the classroom than just English. She taught me how to be compassionate for others while doing something I love, which is what she did every day when she was teaching. Mrs. Cooper went above and beyond tonregconize her students, even for her birthday, and i'll never forget it being the very last day of school and she and one other student sang to me by theirselves because Mrs. Cooper never missed a chance to say it's not over until the fat lay sings. She was truly one of the absolute best teachers i've ever had and i owe her for all the knowledge I learned from her. She will be very deeply missed.
Tony Ehemann
November 11, 2017
Few people really mold you and make you smarter and a truly better person. She was and is a shining light of education, kindness , and humanity. May she Rest In Peace and may perpetual light shine on her. May All whom love her be comforted and consoled.
Anna Morrow Canterbur
November 11, 2017
Praying for all. Beth was a lovely person, so sorry for your loss.
Rick and Floy Lumpkin
November 11, 2017
We are so sorry Hal, Clay & Mindy,,, Beth was a sweetheart EVERYONE Loved her,, her gentle soul her kindness her Love for life and friends was so Awesome she will be missed by ALL, We loved her so much Clayton & Jennifer both said to tell you guys they are so sorry and love you all very much! Much love from The Lumpkins!
Kathy Prado
November 11, 2017
What a truly wonderful, kind person. Beth was beautiful both inside and out.
She will be missed.
Ciera Coffren
November 11, 2017
She was and always will be a great woman..i remember her when i was in school..she always was smiling and had a great personality i loved her she was an amazing woman of god ..god knows she will suffer no more she nows lives an everlasting life
Patrick Casey
November 11, 2017
Thoughts of love, and cherished memories be with you all, dear Cooper family. I wish you peace and strength in this trying time. What a blessing Beth was to all who knew her!
lou ann anders
November 11, 2017
You were a great educator and friend. I'll miss you. Send comfort from above to Hall and your children.
Jonathan and Kristen Joyner
November 11, 2017
Cant imagine losing a soulmate. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Beth will be missed.
Bob Brooks
November 11, 2017
Hal and Hal Jr.
You and your family are close to our hearts and in our prayers. So sorry. . .
Bob & Pat Brooks
Paul and Suzy Koesy
November 11, 2017
Our sincerest prayers and condolences to Hal and the Cooper family at this time.
Linda Davis
November 11, 2017
My sincerest sympathy to you Hal and your family. May God bless and keep you.
prissy Buchanan
November 11, 2017
Such a beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers with you all.
Mike McLarty
November 11, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Beth was such a lovely person.
Michael Ridgway
November 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss, I will be praying for your family,
Russell Johnson
November 11, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts are with Beth's friends and family. Besides the myriad band classes, practices, trips and other activities we shared, Beth and I were good friends in high school. One summer, about 15 or 20 of us band students rode bicycles from Beth's house to Lake Calion, just because, but it was her idea. She brought me homemade mints when I was selling Christmas trees outside at Woolco Dept. Store and freezing. I didn't have the heart to tell her I didn't like mints, I just told her the truth, and told her they were the best mints I had ever had, and they were. However, more than once, she baked me delicious cookies and let me know they were made from scratch. She was a good enough friend that when my ship was in Mayport, FL and Beth was going to a college in south Florida, I rode a bus for 6 hours to visit her. Beth was the one that asked if the other graduating classes could join the little get together for the 75 seniors I was planning, which turned out to be the monumental 2000 band reunion. Big dummy me, I wouldn't have thought of asking the other classes. Rarely did I ever see her without a smile and she was always positive around me. Even the last time I saw her, she masked how sick she really was. Beth, you will be missed.
Tara Canada Hollingsworth
November 11, 2017
Sorry for your loss! Mrs. Cooper was a caring, helpful teacher at Atkins High. She will be missed!
Margaret Dodson
November 11, 2017
My deepest sympathy to you Hal and the family
Beth was one fine person and educator
She is now in Gods hands
Olivia Frazier Kerr
November 11, 2017
Condolences to the Cooper/Parsons family. May God give you comfort and strength in your time of need. Look to the hills for strength.
Cindy Woolsey
November 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the families.
George Pokorski
November 11, 2017
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Cooper. My thoughts and prayers extended, God bless.
Mia Montgomery
November 11, 2017
Mrs. Cooper-- what an astounding lady. She truly taught me more than just English, she taught me about being a strong woman. She was witty, she was intelligent, she was poised, and she was classy. She was truly a rare breed and I was so graced by the way she impacted my life. Thank you, Mrs. Cooper, for everything you taught me. Thank you for your encouragement and for believing in me even when I refused to believe in myself. Thank you for showing me the woman I want to be. I will never forget you.
Marty Martin
November 11, 2017
Hal and Hal Jr.,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I understand how you feel. Better times and many positive memories will help you to heal. God bless you all.
Yours in music education and family memories,
Marty Martin
Terri Benear
November 11, 2017
Clay and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Beth was obviously a remarkable woman who lived an extraordinary life and was loved by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Terri & Troy Benear
Stacey Greer
November 11, 2017
I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Cooper. She was one of the sweetest and kindest teachers I ever had. May God bless you all.
Bill Sims
November 11, 2017
Such a great person. She was kind and funny and I always enjoyed her classes.
Nancy Cummings
November 10, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Cooper. She was such a caring teacher. My son, Landen, has fond memories of her. Prayers for the family.
Christina Ehemann
November 10, 2017
Suspect I was in one of her first classes in Atkins. I remember her smile and her obvious joy teaching especially poetry & literature, if I remember right. Praying for you, her family & friends.
Heather Meeks
November 10, 2017
Mrs.Cooper has a special place in my heart. I will never forget her caring grace. When the world seemed dark, you became my light. Prayers sent to family, friends and the many students she's impacted.
With all my love
Leon & Alma Goff
November 10, 2017
We extend to you our sincere sympathy in your loss of Beth. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Regina Larabee
November 10, 2017
Beth was a wonderful lady, teacher, and friend she will be greatly missed
Matt wilkins
November 10, 2017
I have to say, this really is especially sad for me. I have been tremendously blessed in my life to have had some really good teachers who really made a difference in my life....But a few went beyond that...There are a few that I really give credit for altering who I would become in life, made me more successful than I ever would have been without them, and overall just made such a positive impact in my life.....these are the great ones.
Beth Cooper was a Great one. For some reason, she saw something in me...She didn't accept excuses...She knew just when to praise and just when to role her eyes at me and let me know that what I had given her wasn't close to my best. She helped me through losing a friend...A tough thing to do at 17. She nominated me for awards, both state wide and national...She also sent me to sunrise detention....but "forgot" to send the slip to the office so that I would still get to go to Boys State (She really pulled a great joke with that one).
I first had Mrs. Cooper in 10th grade and before my Senior year was over I would have her for a total of 5 classes. I'll never forget the day she told me that I was going to be the Editor of the RHS Newspaper...I just laughed and said "not a chance," and now in hind site I realize it was a tremendous experience for me.
I have always said that having the ability to write really well is one of the best traits you can have in business....To effectively communicate your thoughts to an audience...Its a tough skill to master, and I feel like Mrs. Cooper got me as close as I could ever get.
The world lost a great one today.
RIP Mrs. Cooper, you've earned it.
Kent and Kimberly Steed
November 10, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jessica Walker
November 10, 2017
Beth was an inspiration to me and a mentor to my daughters
Her legacy lives through the people she taught
Jan (&Sharon) Tuttle
November 10, 2017
Our prayers go out to Hal, Clay, Mindy, family. Beth was my dear colleague. There are so many attributes of her that made her special; I especially loved her caring heart and always felt better for being around her. Our loss is heaven's gain.
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