Patricia Ann Cooper

Patti Cooper, age 70, of Copperas Cove, Texas passed away on April 6, 2022. Patti was born July 20, 1951 to parents Virgil and Delores Folsom of New Underwood, South Dakota and was the youngest of three children.

Patti relocated in 2000 from Abilene, Texas and worked for Sallie Mae until she retired in 2010. She was a loving, spirited, and strong woman who always found the best in people. She loved to bake cookies with her daughter & granddaughter and loved flowers. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was wonderful mother and gram and will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Bates and husband Gary of Copperas Cove; son, Richard Hunter and wife Stephanie of Frisco; grandson Matthew Bates and wife Riley of Gatesville; granddaughter Alicia Bates of Killeen; and two great grandchildren Shanna and Tommy.

Patti is preceded in death by the love of her life, Tommy Cooper. Mr. Cooper died in 2000 in Clyde, TX and Patti never remarried. They loved riding Honda Goldwing motorcycles and travelling together. She is also preceded in death by both parents and brothers Jerry and Jack.

The family has decided on a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Patti’s honor to The Seton Fund or Parkinson’s Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Cooper family.