Sarah Cooper Wheeler Obituary
In loving memory of Sarah Cooper Wheeler (Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina), who departed this world on November 27, 2025 at the age of 92. Sarah Cooper leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sarah Cooper Wheeler to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert E. Hatchel and Sallie Tanner Hatchel; her former husband Herman "Dick" Cooper; her husband Wilson Wheeler; and her siblings, Robert Hatchel, Eva Royal, Eliza Sadler, Ada Evans and Sallie Griffies.
She is survived by: her children, Sandy Anderson (Greg) of Daytona Beach, Florida and Cletis Cooper (Neda) of Roanoke Rapids; her grandchildren, Seth Cooper and Emily French; and her great grandchildren, Aslynn, Haven and Hudson.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Askew Funeral and Cremation Services (731 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at the Cedarwood Cemetery (1100 W 4th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870).
