Sarah Rachael Cooper

Sarah Rachael Cooper, age 34 of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 1, 2024. Sarah was working and studying to be a social worker so she could help others, especially children. She enjoyed swimming and adding to her rock collection. She was so very intelligent and had such a big heart. Her children were the light of her life and she loved and protected them immensely. She loved and mothered her brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by: father, Rocky Lee Cooper; grandparents, Thelma and Harvey Cooper, Shirley Graham Sparks. Survivors include: daughters, Jacqueline Leigh Holland, Olivia Rose Holland; mother, Shirelle Sparks Cooper; brothers, Aaron Benjamin Barnes, Egypt James Cooper, Elijah Dakota Cooper who was the closest to her heart and best friend; sister Raven Cheyenne Cooper; grandfather, Franklin Dale Sparks Sr. and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 10 am – 12 noon, Friday, February 9, 2024 at Smith West Chapel.  Funeral service will be at 12 noon. Family and friends will assemble for a graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Friday, February 9, 2024 at Cades Cove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.  Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.