Anne Elizabeth Cooper
Sept. 9, 1951 – May 17, 2022
Anne Cooper, 70, of Hardyville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in her home after a long battle with breast cancer.
Anne was born on September 9, 1951, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Ronald and Irma Bevans. She was the eldest of five children. Anne graduated from the University of Mary Washington in the spring of 1973 Magna Cum Laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Anne married Gerald Cooper on June 14, 1975 in Varina, Virginia. She and Jerry owned and operated Cooper’s Marine after buying it from Jerry’s father and uncle for over 25 years before retiring in 2017.
Anne was an avid reader and was a member of a book club, but always had at least one additional book that she was reading at the same time. She and Jerry loved boating and being on the water by themselves, or with family or friends. She was very involved in her church and was a member of the choir.
Anne is survived by her husband, Jerry; her two sons, Jason (Kirsten) of Asheville NC and Steven (Lindsey) of Glen Allen VA; and her five grandsons, Scott, Ben, Wes, Evan, and Sean. She is also survived by her four siblings, Cathy McCormick (Mike) of Saint John NB Canada, Ron Bevans (Roberta) of Weston FL, Steve Bevans (Trisha) of Danville PA and Cindy Bevans (Cathy) of Norwalk CT; as well as six nieces; a nephew; and six great-nephews.
A funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday May 21 at Immanuel Episcopal Church, 3263 Old Church Road, Mechanicsville, VA. Interment to follow immediately in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Virginia.
Dear Gerry,
I am so sad to hear about Anne. I will pray for her and you and your family. She will be greatly missed. I am sorry that I won’t be able to attend the service. My daughter is getting married the same day. Take good care of yourself. Sincerely, Paula
Sending all my love to Uncle Gerry and my cousins in Virginia as well as my Bevans Family – Aunt Anne was the truest example of Strength and Love – she never gave up and lived a beautiful life and I am proud to have been her niece ❤️
We wish we could be with you all during this time. xo
Dear Gerry and family,,
I feel what a honor to know the Cooper family so with that I must express our since sympathy of the passing Anne being called to heaven. You and the entire family will in our prayers this day and the days to come.
God Bless
Mary and Eugene Hicks
Gerry, so sorry for your lost of your dear Anne. Our prayers are for you and your family. God bless you and comfort you.
See you at the funeral.
Mary & Bob Palmer
Gerry, We are so sorry to hear about Anne. You have our deepest sympathy’s and prayers. We are so very sorry we could not make the funeral due to Kitty having surgery. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. God Bless, Lee & Kitty Raver