Mrs. Deirdre Elizabeth Cooper, age 51, a resident of Rockwood, TN passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at her home. She was born December 27, 1956 in Knoxville, TN. Mrs. Cooper was an avid reader; an outgoing free spirit who never met a stranger; and was loved by many. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Edward Cate.

Survivors include:

Husband:                    Freddie Cooper, Jr. of Rockwood, TN

Sons:                           Jason Cooper & fiancé, Christine Zimmerman of Rockwood, TN
                                     Matthew Cate  & fiancé, Shanna Koger of Tunnel Hill, GA

Grandchildren:          Aiden James Cooper, Jordan Zimmerman, Camron Cooper, and Riley Adian Cate

Mother:                        Thelma Cate of Anderson, SC
Brother:                       Don Cate of Alcoa, TN

Step-son:                    Wayne Cooper of Rockwood, TN

Mother-in-law:            Mahalia Cooper of Rockwood, TN

Brother-in-law:           Shirley Cooper of Rockwood, TN

Special Friends:         Lisa Johnson of Knoxville, TN
                                      Mary & Larry Crawley of Chattanooga, TN

And a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary. Interment will be held at a later date in the Glen Alice Cemetery in Rockwood. Memorial contributions may be made C/O Evans Mortuary; P.O. Box 6; Rockwood, TN for funeral expenses.

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so sorry to hear of your passing,we know you are in a much better place now where you will always be save from harm. You will be missed alot, by some  that will now only reliaze just how important you were to them.You were a very caring person that had a rough time in life. lots of love to you rest in peace. I will pray for your family every night.

Lauren Rhea (Loudon, TN)

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