Margie Compton Cooper

Margie Marie Compton Cooper was born February 20, 1924 to Eppa Scott and Madie Settle Compton at their homeplace in Rixeyville, Virginia and was the youngest of 10 children. She died peacefully in her home on June 14, 2022, with her loving daughter, Linda, holding her hand.

Margie had a twinkle in her stunningly beautiful blue eyes and a real zest for life, and believed in living it to the fullest. She enjoyed always being on the go, whether visiting family, going shopping or out to eat. She was always ready to hit the road to wherever it would take her. She and her husband, Curt, were inseparable. They enjoyed being together all the time, especially traveling around our beautiful Virginia countryside. They were known to hop in their car and ride around wherever the road led them and stopped to enjoy a meal wherever they were. They also loved McDonald’s, especially for a cup of hot coffee. While they loved their day trips, they always retuned to the home they loved every night. Margie and Curt made their home in Maryland in their younger years, then out to Boston, Virginia, and finally in Madison, Virginia, where they lived out their golden years on their picturesque estate. Margie always enjoyed gardening flowers, fruits and vegetables, helping Curt mow grass and taking care of the baby calves that came along. She appreciated the beauty of the land, their pond and woodland. She loved to fish and fry up her catch for dinner, with some homemade cornbread. She loved the outdoors and was also quite a markswoman. She loved animals, big and small, from their cattle, to their poodles, to their many cats over the years. They even had a wild, pet squirrel named Chip, who would visit them daily in their family room to retrieve his pecans and walnuts, which were always on hand just for him. She also hosted many family/holiday gatherings in her home where good times were had and great memories were made by all. Margie was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Boston, Virginia and is saved by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Margie is survived by her devoted daughter, Linda B Butler, and special daughter in law, Rebecca G. Butler; 6 grandchildren: Paula Sims (Danny), Natalie Keithley (Scott), Paul Butler (Danielle), Stefanie Shaw, Douglas Butler (Karin), and Greg Butler (Catherine); 15 great grandchildren: Erin Shaffer (Matt), Patrick Sims (Avelyn), Corey Sims (Courtney), Bram Sims, Brandon Keithley, Rachel Richard (Jeron), Grant Keithley, Kaela Butler, Bella Rose Butler, Jessica Shaw, Miranda Shaw, Steven Butler (Tricia), Jonathan Butler (Stephanie), Sophie Butler and Savannah Butler; and 4 great great grandchildren: Haleigh Shaffer, Olivia Shaffer, Keagan Shaffer and Naoma Sims. She is also survived by several special nieces, including Arlette Mannix, Evelyn Virginia Kaczmar, and Shirley Gorman.

Margie is predeceased by her beloved husband, Curtis Dean Cooper, her son whom she adored, Stevens Edward Butler, her son in law, Paul “Freddie” Butler, and her 9 siblings: Ora Stransky, Etta Risney, William Compton, Bessie Yancey, Robert Compton, Eppa Compton, Madie Virginia Mitchell, Hubert Compton, and George Compton.

On behalf of Margie and Curt, the family would like to express their deepest gratitude to a very special caregiver, Linda Worley, who has faithfully worked with daughter, Linda, to provide exemplary care for both Curt (until his death in 2015) and Margie, for many years.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice in Margie’s name. The Kindred staff has provided outstanding care for Margie, as well as support for Linda, over the past couple of years. Their mailing address is 941 Glenwood Station Lane, Suite 204, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Contributions may also be made to Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Boston, VA.

Pastor Steven Harrelson of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church is officiating services celebrating Margie at Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper, Virginia. Visitation is Thursday, June 16, 2022, 6:00-8:00pm. Funeral is Friday, June 17, 2022 at 1:00pm followed by interment at Culpeper National Cemetery at 2:00pm.