CAYCE – Faye Dyches Rountree Cooper passed away at home January 15, 2020 after a long illness. She is the wife of Jerry Cooper of Cayce. She was the daughter of the late Reba Dyches Martin and William F. Dyches.
She was born December 20, 1940 in Hilda, SC. She graduated from Blackville High School where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for many years where she enjoyed a sweet friendship with her sorority sisters.
She was a member of Broadacres Baptist Church, where visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 with the service following at 1:00 p.m.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Cooper; sons, Isaac William “Dub” Rountree III (Tammy), James “Rusty” Russell Rountree (Fran); stepson, Cori Cooper (Alicia). She was a loving “Nana” to Nicole Rountree, Brandon Rountree, Jamie Rountree, Taylor Rae Rountree and Brooke Cooper. Also surviving are sisters, Bonnie Dawson and Miriam Dorcey and brother, Billy Dyches, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was known as “YaYa” to her many great nieces and nephews who loved her unconditionally.
Memorials may be made to Broadacres Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.