Pauline Virginia Cooper
November 1, 1921 ~ September 26, 2008
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Fairview ~ Pauline Saunders Cooper, 86, passed away September 26, 2008 at Flesher's of Fairview Health Care Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of he late Charles Norman and Louellen Myers Saunders. Pauline was also preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, Woodrow Warren "Bill" Cooper who died in 2004.
Pauline was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church and previously attended Canton First Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as one who put others first and gave of her time and many talents to those in need. When her health permitted, she not only volunteered with several organizations but also was devoted to her church family, specifically church visitation committees. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed but always remembered.
She is survived by two daughters; Marsha C. Furness and her husband, Jim, of Fletcher and Yvonne C. McGee and her husband, Walter, of Greenville, SC; a sister, Mary Kezziah of Greenwood, SC; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 AM Monday, September 29, 2008 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with Reverend Wes Austin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Monday at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crawford/Ray Memorial Gardens in Clyde, NC.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 277 Oak Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715.
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Bobba – what a blessing you’ve been in my life! I am going to miss you so much. You are very dear to my heart. Your love always showed through the time you spent w/ all of us, through your cooking (that was always so delicious – your green beans are my absolute favorite) – just everything you did showed your love. I can’t wait to see you again in heaven one day. I know you are up there now & what a great joy it is to the see the face of Jesus. Thank you for who you are to me & the whole family. We love you! Love, Julie
Although I never got to know Pauline very well,she was the daughter of my favorite aunt and we kinfolk are sorry to hear of her passing.Our thoughts are with the family at this time
Dear Marsha, Yvonne, and families,
We shall always remember Aunt Pauline. She and Norma’s Mother were like Sisters, and of course Daddy always called her ‘Baby Sister.’ Our hearts go out to all of you.
Prayers & love,
Julian, Norma & Aunt Helen
With our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We have very fond memories of your Mother and will always remember her quiet expressions of kindness. What a joy it was to know her and your entire family growing up.
I cherish the memories of Pauline who was like a mother to me. She was a person of kindness and love. I visited her often with my parents in Candler and in Canton where Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were a joy.
I wish I could share the loss with my mother, and her last sister, but my mother, Mary Saunders Kezziah, is fighting for her life in a Greenwood hospice house after a suffering a stroke on Friday, the day of Pauline’s death.
Rest well, Pauline. You’ll always be remembered.
Bill (William) and Mary S Kezziah
Marsha, Yvonne and Families,Polly was such a dear person to me. I loved playing bridge with her and being in church with her. Although I havn’t been around her in many years I still have such good memories of her. You all have my sympathy. Anita
Former Enka co-workers.
Mary Israel, Irene Fite, Martha Case and Bob Steelman
Mrs. Cooper was such a kind, sweet person. I grew up with her daughter Yvonne, and whenever I saw her over the years, she was doing something for someone else. She had a true gift of service and I know that God is blessing her now with her rewards. She also raised a very special daughter. My sympathies to her family.
Yvonne, Julie and all the family…I know this is a sad time and also a rejoycing time. Sad in the fact that you will not be able to spend time with Bobba here on earth, but also a rejoycing time to know that she is now resting in the loving arms of Jesus. Her rewards will be many for she was a true servent of God and also a welcome giver of her time and talents to others. The warm memories of Bobba will be many and will sustain you through out the rest of your lives. We all love you Bobba. Frank and JoAnn Nix
Yvonne, From all the wonderful things you’ve told me about your mother, she was an amazing person. Seems she must have past these qualities on to you. Your family is in my prayers.
Dear laurie, your mother and aunt, Pauline was such a good friend to my mother, (Faye); and such a good friend to me also, she would help me when mom was out of town. That was years ago, mind you, but my mother and I had a running thing we did when we hit a pothole in the road! It came from Pauline and Bill taking me up to the hospital to see Mom, and hit the biggest pothole on Victoria Rd. Even though Bill said ‘honey watch-out for—‘ gubump-gabump! I loved her so much, and I know that she is home now. And has probably already seen my Mom. At least I hope so! My Love to all of you at this time, I know it is Hard, but always hold in your heart that Pauline has been PROMOTED to her NEW LIFE!
What a sweet,caring, kind,precious person I was Blessed with to have as a customer and a friend! She told me so many funny and happy things about her family and children and g.children. I pray for the Comforter to be with each of you now and always. She and Bill was a treasure in my life. We will see them again ‘one fine day’! Earth’s loss is Heavens gain. Did her hair from the 70’s until about 2 yrs ago. She always had comfort for me in my life’s struggles. What a gal!
Lori and Family,
I am so glad that I got to meet this special lady. The stories that you shared truly reflected what a special lady she was. Please take comfort in knowing that she is at peace now and her life here was only a short testimony to the beginning of greater life beyond.
Dear Marsha, Lori, Yvonne and Families,
Pauline was a dear friend and like family to me. As a devout church member and worker, she was always there to visit and help anyone in need. Pauline will be greatly missed by all.
Bill
Marsh and Yvonne, I was just reading the Saturday obituaries and saw Pauline’s.I’m sorry for your loss.Mother always enjoyed their visits in the neighborhood. Mom passed away last week as well.How ironic that they became neighbors once again so closely together.May God be with you and your families.Renee’
Marsha and Yvonne,
My heart goes out to you in the death of your mom. I always enjoyed running into Polly when she worked at Brendles because she was so genuinely friendly and pleasant. I’ll be thinking of you as you deal with missing her. Sincerely, Cathy
Dear Marsha and Hums,
Words can not convey the sympathy that are felt for you both and for your families at this time. Losing your mother creates a sense of loss that will never quite leave your heart, but rest assured that her life and friendship have been an inspiration to many as has been attested to in these written words. . . from your near and far kinfolk to friends in Canton, as well as Enka and Candler. I encourage you to celebrate rather than grieve and to continue to reach out to your own loved ones in the days to come. My prayer is that a sense of comfort from the Holy Spirit will sustain you all. I’m sure that my own sweet Mother will welcome her to play with her ‘heavenly bridge club’ and laughter and joy will roll down the streets of Paradise!
With love,
Sharon Byers Conner