Shirley L. Cooper, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
On December 26, 1931 she was born to Thomas and Leola (Gates) Boley in Liberty, Missouri.
Shirley was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church and the Piecemakers Quilt Guild. She volunteered at Pivotal Point.
She was a tireless caregiver to her family and known for her exceptional organizational skills.
Shirley enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, Scrabble and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Glen Knutter; second husband, Calvin C. Cooper; grandson-in-law, James Evans.
Survivors include daughters, Glenda Hamilton (Chuck) and Sharon Knutter of St. Joseph, Missouri; step-daughter, Kathi Camp (Clyde) of Dallas, Texas; step-son, Timothy Cooper (Laurie) of Campbell, Texas; sister, Beverly Meyer of Garden Grove, California; grandchildren, Laura Lucas (Robie) of West Chester, Ohio, Josh Hamilton (Kristin) and Alex Hamilton (Kirah) all of Kansas City, Missouri, Kathryne Evans of Farmers Branch, Texas, Meghan Hill (Ronny) of Frisco, Texas; great-grandchildren, Carson, Alexandra, Isaac, Lucy, Ivan, Tyler, McKenzee; niece, Rebecca Rosenburg (Denis) and their daughter, Beth Ann.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Mosaic Hospice Caregivers.