Frances Minerva Pierce Cooper, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was born December 5, 1942 in Essex County NJ to the late Fred and Laura Richardson Pierce. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister, Berniece Belfield and brother Robert Lee Pierce.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, James Cooper; step-daughter, Gwen Harvey; sister, Audrey Fey; two nieces; one nephew.

A memorial service was held Saturday, September 29, 2018 in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home, Nashville.