Johnnie Lou (Lee) Cosper passed away the evening of Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the age of 88. She died peacefully with her beloved family by her side. She is known as Mama and Meemaw by those who loved her dearly.
Johnnie was born on November 28, 1933 in the small town of Clearview located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. She enjoyed playing basketball in high school and was valedictorian of her graduating class of 1951 at Pharoah High School in Pharoah, Oklahoma. Her work ethic and desire to take care of her family led to her holding prestigious positions within education administration for many years and being named President of the PTA at multiple schools. Her caring heart for others was shown in many ways, but specifically in the charity work she did to raise money for March of Dimes. Johnnie and her husband, David Franklin Cosper Sr married on September 7, 1951 in Pharoah, Oklahoma and later relocated to Dallas, Texas in April 1958, where she was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove for several years. They welcomed their son, David Franklin Cosper Jr. in June 1958, and then their daughter Julie Ann Cosper Fowler in April 1960. Johnnie later retired in Gun Barrel City, Texas and resided there until her passing. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Gun Barrel City and attended church services until her health declined.
Johnnie enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping, singing, and playing the piano. She strived for perfection in all that she did and made an effort to show her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren how special they were to her. She loved traveling to Oklahoma regularly to visit her siblings. Johnnie was loved by many and always looked forward to outings and holidays spent with her loved ones.
In addition to her children, David and Julie, Johnnie is survived by her sisters, Ida Hays and Charlotte Boucher; daughter-in-law, Rosa "Lali" Cosper; son-in-law, Greye Fowler; her adored grandchildren, Audra Leanne Fowler, Ashley Lauren Fowler and husband Corey Eugene Moore, David Franklin Cosper III and wife Macey, and Aaron Andrew Cosper. She is also survived by her beloved great grandchildren, Aysia Fowler, Raela Cosper, Cade Cosper, Alyssah Fowler, and Madison Cosper along with nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, David Franklin Cosper Sr; her mother and father, Lillian and Audrey Lee; her brother, Daniel “Danny” Acie Lee; and her sisters, Margaret Anna Lee, Evelyn Cornell, and Bettie Palmer.
A funeral service for Johnnie is planned for Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 1pm at First Baptist Church located at 522 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 with a graveside service to immediately follow. Floral arrangements and donations may be sent to Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home located at 601 E Walnut St, Mabank, TX 75147.
