It is with heavy heart, we announce the passing of Audine Boring Cooper, age 80, on June 6, 2021, peacefully at home.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed flowers, crossword puzzles, and animals.  She had a heart of gold and was loved by all who knew her.  She was ready to go Home and meet her Savior.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Cooper Sr.; parents, Lonnie and Florence(Crisp) Boring; mother-in-law, Lola Cooper; great-granddaughter, Jamie Neal; brothers, William "Bill",  Thomas, Clyde, Walter Lee, Jim and Calvin Boring; sisters, Pauline Wilson, Irene Fox, and Evelyn Snavely.  She is survived by sons, Junior and David Cooper, and John (Theresa) Neal; daughter, Teresa Thompson; grandchildren, Heather Fraze, Samantha (Anthony) Arnold, and C.J. Neal; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Fraze, Kendra and Jaxon Worth and Bella Arnold; brother, Herman Boring; sisters, Ann (Jack) Wilson and Pearl (Bob) Hampton; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Mary Martha and Erma Grace Boring; and special friend, Elaine Ellison.  Special thanks to Blount Memorial Hospice for the wonderful care they gave and making her last days comfortable.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Grandview Cemetery, Rev. Tyson McKeehan officiating.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.