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- [S74] Atchley Funeral Home Records, Volume IV, 1987-1999, Larry D. Fox, (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), 15 Aug 1996.
Dollie Lee Cooper Adams obituary
- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 13 Nov 2009.
WATSON, MILDRED COOPER - age 84 of New Tazewell, TN formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away November 13, 2009 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was born November 8, 1925 in Sevier County, TN Mrs. Watson was a member of Hendron's Chapel Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, and grandmother and great grandmother. She was proceeded in death by her husband Carl Wesley Watson and son Terry Watson. Also proceeding her in death were her parents William Julius Cooper, Rachel Rebecca(Franklin) Cooper; brothers and sisters Dollie Lee Copper Adams, Maude Ellen Copper Yates, Pink Lewis Cooper, Ticie Jane Cooper, Hattie Camiel Cooper Hatcher, Bonnie Layunia Cooper Flynn, William Julius Cooper Jr. She is survived by son Gary Stephen Watson of New Tazewell, TN; daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Libby) Watson; grandchildren Chad Thomas Watson and wife Rebecca Finley of Houston, TX, Tara Laine Watson and husband Benjamin Young of Knoxville, Andrew Wesley Watson and wife Jessica (Douglas) Watson of Knoxville, TN; great grandchildren Ardrien Watson and Isabella Watson; sister Susanna Cooper(Paul)Lequire French of Knoxville; brother-in-law Wilber French and brother Lonnie B. Cooper of Nashville, TN; special niece and nephew Linda Huff and Don Lequire and numerous other nieces and nephews. Mrs. Watson had been a resident of Laural Manor Nursing Home in New Tazewell, TN for several years and leaves many friends. The family will receive friends Monday November 16th from 6-8pm at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in New Tazewell, graveside service will be Tuesday November 17th at 1:00pm in Knob Creek Cemetery in Sevier County. Minister: Bill Adams. Pallbearers: Gary Watson, Chad Watson, Andy Watson, Frank Short, Mark Upton, H. Short. Honorary Pallbearers: Hester Ball, George Malone, Roger Ball. Coffey funeral home in charge www. coffeyfh.com or www.mem.com
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