Ruth Wilson Cooper

February 6, 1921 - September 9, 2011

Ruth Wilson Cooper Took great joy in taking care of her family Ruth Wilson Cooper, 90, of Hickory, formerly of McMurrary, passed away Friday evening, September 9, 2011, in her residence. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 6, 1921, a daughter of the late James T. and Lela McCandless Wilson. Mrs. Cooper was married to Charles Cooper, who passed away November 11, 2000. A homemaker and housewife, she took great joy in taking care of her family. She was protestant. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Miller of North Carolina; two sons, Kenneth T. (Melanie) of Carnegie and Charles M. (Dorothy) of Hickory; seven grandchildren, Brad (Julie) Miller, Bryan Miller, Timothy Cooper and fiance Tracy, Douglas (Pamela) Cooper, Laura (Bryan) Zalaznik, Katie Cooper and Charles W. Cooper; also two granddaughters, Alyssa Loblick and Emma Cooper. In addition to her parents and husband, deceased is a brother, Kenneth W. Wilson. At the wishes of the family, a private service and interment will take place at Eau Claire Cemetery, Eau Claire. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in her memory to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation or to a charity of your choice.