of Harrison, AR
September 17, 1928 - April 1, 2015
Betty Jo (Peerson) Cooper, age 86, of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 at NARMC in Harrison. She was born in Snowball, Arkansas on September 17, 1928 to Glenn Thomas Peerson and Rue (Smith) Peerson.
Betty Jo was a member of the Union Baptist Church. She loved being a hair stylist in Harrison for over 30 years and enjoyed bird watching, sewing, needle crafts, painting and floral arranging.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Noah Cooper; a daughter, Judie Augusta Latimer; and one brother, Bobby Sam Peerson.
Survivors include one son, Bob Cooper of Harrison; daughter, Patricia Ervin and husband Jim, son-in-law, Wayne Latimer and her favorite and only grandchild, Lana Augusta Latimer, all of Springfield, MO; and special extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.
Funeral services for Betty Jo will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 04, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Brother James Smithson officiating. Visitation will be at 9:00 AM preceding the service. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery near Marshall, Arkansas. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers please send donations to Disabled American Veterans, c/o Doug Bourquin, 201 N. Main Street, Harrison, AR 72601 or Alzheimer's Association, 210 N. Walton Ave Suite 25, Bentonville, AR 72712.
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11 Condolence(s)
Becky Waldo
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Bob, I was very sorry to hear the news about your Mother. Being her caregiver for so many years showed how much you loved her, and she loved you. May God grant you peace during this time. I pray that knowing she is in not suffering anymore helps you through this process.
Becky
James & Mary M. Horton
Monday, April 6, 2015
Our sympathy to Betty Jo's dear family. With love and prayers, The Hortons
Virginia & Keith Smalley
Monday, April 6, 2015
Bob: Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
Bryan and Barbie Belding
Sunday, April 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Deborah
Saturday, April 4, 2015
So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Prayer's going out to her family.
Terry and Karen Hope and family
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Sending prayers for you and your family. We will miss her.
Joe and Bonnie Deaton
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Bob was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
The only comfort you can find now, is that you know where shes going, no more pain and suffering. I know you will miss her forever, as I do.
Cathey Morris
Friday, April 3, 2015
Dear Pat, Bob, and Lana,
Prayers for your comfort in the months ahead as you reflect on
Aunt Betty Jo's place in your lives. Peace for you in fond memories!
John & Barbara Johnson
Friday, April 3, 2015
Bob,
Our condolences to you and your family. We are sending our prayers.
John & Barbara
Mildred Greathouse
Friday, April 3, 2015
I loved my sister-in-law, Betty. I have many fond memories of her. She was a wonderful person and loved her family so much. There will be precious memories of her by many. My heart goes out to Bob, Pat and husband, and her granddaughter.
Love to all!
Aunt Mildred Greathouse
Darlene Massey
Friday, April 3, 2015
Betty was an amazing lady.