Jonnie was a retired accountant with Potlatch Lumber Company in Warren and was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Warren. She was the Adult IV Sunday School Director and a former President of the Warren Junior Auxiliary, Eastern Star and Warren PTA. She and Gary spent most of their retired time with their grandson going camping and following his swimming activities. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Pearl McKenzie.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Gary Cooper of Warren; one son, Jim Cooper and wife Dorothy of The Woodlands, TX; one daughter, Cindy Cooper of Ft. Smith; one grandson, Tripp Cooper; one brother, Charles Fred Dearman, Sr. of Monticello; one sister, Mary Heffner and husband Tom of Cabot; nephews and niece, Chris Reighard, Tommy Heffner, Charles Fred "Chuck" Dearman, Jr. and David Dearman; step grandchildren, David and Brandon Dunaway; and step-great grandchildren, Alexis, Nick, Klayton, and Katelynn Dunaway.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Warren, AR with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to Warren First Baptist Church, 310 South Main, Warren, AR 71671. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(26)
MARK L. HAYNES
monticello, AR Monday, November 7, 2016 PRAYERS FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY. ENJOYED MRS COOPER COMING BY THE BANK. THIS WAS CERTAINLY A SHOCK FOR ALL OF US.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, November 7, 2016 Charlie & family, I am so sorry to hear about your sister;s death. I know you will cherish all the wonderful memories together. May God give you comfort and peace in your sorrow.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Andy Gibbs
Frisco, TX, TX Sunday, November 6, 2016 Dear Cooper and Dearman Families:Our prayers are with you now and will be with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Bradley and Paula Herring
Warren, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 Mr Gary,Jim and Family we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jonnie L she will missed dearly. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with each one of you.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 Dear FamilyI was sorry to here of your loss of such a sweet Lady.. My prayers and thoughts are with the family May you find comfort in the arms of our precious Savior, JESUS CHRIST My deepest sympathy
Hazel and family
Donna and Jim B McDougald
, TX Saturday, November 5, 2016 So very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Jonnie was a kind Lady. Or thought and prayers are with this lovely family.Dale and Dianna Ashmore
303 east franklin St. Star City, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 I am so so sorry for your loss. Jonnie was one of my favorite cousins. We were kin on the Dearman side and the Hunter side. May she rest in the arms of Jesus. I won't be able to come to the funeral. But know you are all in my prayers.Mary LasiterL
Wilmar, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 Please accept my deepest sympathy. Prayers are with the family.Mack & Pat Landers
North Little Rock, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 Gary, Our hearts are with you. God bless you and your family.Tommy and Sherry Heffner
Cabot, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 Such a wonderful person and a great aunt.will be missed.Brenda Johnson
Warren, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Gary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved this lady very much and will miss her very much. Prayers and love to the family.Kay Medlin
Garland, TX Friday, November 4, 2016 Jim, Dorothy, Tripp and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Our Heavenly Father wrap His arms around you and give you comfort.William Owens
Charlotte, NC Friday, November 4, 2016 The Owens Family, William, Sandra and Maddie convey our very heartfelt condolences to all of the Cooper family on your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Mrs Jonnie was a very kind, caring and sweet woman and will be truly missed.Regina Spraggins
Longview, TX Friday, November 4, 2016 Jim, Cindy and Dorothy,I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Jonnie. I remember the Coopers with much fondness and wrap each of you in prayer in this most difficult time.
Regina Hollingsworth Spraggins
Reecia McGaha
Mcgehee, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Prayers for all of you. John is sending his condolences too. .John played golf a lot at the Monticello C.C. and has played with Chuck. and I finally got around to explaining who was who etc. Prayers and thoughts and love being sent. Give Tripp a kiss 'cause I know how he loved Jonnie and how she loved him. My heart is breaking for all of you. aRosemary Stedman
Vicksburg, MS Friday, November 4, 2016 I'm so sorry to learn of Jonnie's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Jonnie at Potlatch for a couple of years. She was such a precious lady and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I know she will be missed by her family and friends, but rest in knowing she is now whole with our Lord and Savior and we shall see her again!Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Gary and family, My heart is heavy with the loss of sweet Jonnie! She was one of the most amazing women I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I have so many fond memories of her. My prayers are with all of you as you celebrate her life. SusanJohn and JeNelle Lipton
Warren, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Our prayers are with the Dearman and Cooper families.William and Toni Carr Miller
Warren, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 We are praying for your comfort. Mrs. Jonnie was a special lady to a lot of people.Patti and Donnie Bryant
, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Our sympathy, prayers , and love to the family.Wilmot Green
Warren, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Gary, Jim & Dorothy, Tripp, Cindy so sorry for your loss Just remember the good times you had with her here on Earth and know that she is in a better place, a place with no pain and suffering. May God hold you all in His loving comforting arms.Wilmot & Thelma Green
Jeannie Bridges,RN
Fort Smith, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 I am sorry for your loss. I extend my sympathy during this difficult time!Perry and Cherri Richard
Camden, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 We are praying for your family during this time of loss. Ms. Jonnie was a beautiful person inside and out. We love you.Pat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 So very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Ann Rabb Curry
Angleton, TX Thursday, November 3, 2016 So sorry to read about the passing. Of Johnnie Elle, prayers to her immediate family and to the Dearman family.May Gid give you extra strength at this time.
Ann Rabb Curry