Janet Irene Smith Cooper

Janet Irene Smith Cooper obituary, Roanoke, VA

Janet Irene Smith Cooper

Janet Cooper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Roanoke on Dec. 9, 2025.
Janet "Irene" Smith Cooper, 75, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lee Cooper, Sr.; her son, Marvin Lee Cooper, Jr.; her parents, John Robert Smith and Hattie Lucado Smith; her brother, Thomas Smith; and her in-laws, Earnest and Daisy Cooper.

Irene is survived by her son, Craig Cooper, and his wife, Samantha; grandsons, Jonathan Cooper and Bryceton Cooper; her "honorary" son, James Switzer; great-grandson, Kayden Cooper; sister, Kathy Griffen; several nieces and nephews; and other close family and friends.

Per Irene's wishes, there will be no viewing or memorial services.

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