Paula Cooper

November 6, 1943 - December 19, 2019

Paula Cooper, 76, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at her home. Born on November 6, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Verona Hamilton Cookendorfer. On November 7, 1960 she married Richard Thomas Cooper, and her dear husband survives her passing. For 31 years, she was a clerk at the former St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas, KY, and she was a caregiver to many sick and elderly in the community. Paula loved her family and friends, and she leaves an incredible legacy of how to genuinely care for others. In addition to her husband of 59 years, Richard, she is survived by two children: Kimberly J. Cooper Eichmann of Ft. Mitchell, KY and Richard R. Cooper of Falmouth, KY; four grandchildren: Nicholas Eichmann of Alexandria, KY, Cory T. Cooper, Rebecca T. Cooper, and Elizabeth M. Cooper, all of Georgetown, OH; two great grandchildren: Robbie Eichmann and Carter Cooper; two brothers: Rodney Cookendorfer and Loren Cookendorfer, both of Falmouth, KY; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Cookendorfer and her sister, Karla Gerton. A remembrance for Paula Cooper will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to Alley Cat: donate at alleycat.org Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is serving the family.