Ruth Cooper Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 9, 2026, at the age of 78, Ruth Cooper in Winchester, Virginia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Cooper to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father Porter W. Cosner; her husband Steven H. Cooper, Sr.; her grandson Jackson Porter Simmons; and her pet Rex. She is survived by: her mother Juanita Cosner (Eye); her children, Stephanie Simmons (Jeremy) of Moorefield, WV and Steven H. Cooper, Jr. (Meghan) of Buckhannon, WV; her grandchildren, Alyson Simmons, Grace Simmons, Thomas Simmons of Moorefield, WV and Logan Cooper of Buckhannon, WV; her stepgranddaughter Michelle Riggleman Cowell (Dana) of Charles Town, WV; her sisters, Nancy Hanshew (Ross) of Wasilla and Debbie Sharp of Parsons, WV; and her pets, Cleo and Athena. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buena Chapel Church.