Phyllis Dawn Cooper

Phyllis Dawn Cooper, age 70, of Johnson City, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Monday, January 22, 2018 following a brief illness. She was a faithful member of By Faith Freewill Baptist Church. She held many positions in the church, most recently Phyllis enjoyed working with the children and the nursery. She was always smiling, never met a stranger, and enjoyed spending time with her high school classmates, co-workers, and friends, old and new. Phyllis was an avid golfer, and also enjoyed watching ETSU Sports. Her favorite pastime however was watching her grandchildren in their various sports endeavors. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward and Hazel Ward Owens; grandmother, Pauline Ward; maternal aunts, Mildred Adams and Elizabeth Rash; father-in-law, Virgil Cooper. Survivors include her husband, Fred Cooper, Johnson City; two daughters, Shannon Crouthers, Jonesborough, Leanne Kirk, Greeneville, TN; son, Clint Cooper, Greeneville, TN; grandchildren, Derek Crouthers, Lexi Crouthers, Emily Kirk, Jake Kirk, Heather Ellis, Austin Ellis; brother, Eddie Owens; two special nieces, Marsha Ellis and Missy Owens. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Cooper will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Jones officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. The graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 26 from Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to By Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1803 Sundale Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604. Order Flowers Service DetailsThursday, January 25th, 2018 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsWashington County Memory GardensRead Obituary