Sarah Higgins Cooper

Sarah Anne Higgins Cooper passed away peacefully at rest on June 8th, 2016 at the age of 80. She had a long and hard fought battle with Alzheimers Disease. Services will be held at 1:30 (CST) at Chilton Memorial Gardens graveside Sunday, June 12th in her home town of Clanton, AL. Sarah is survived by her son Michael Simms Cooper (Chelsea), grandchildren (Ashley, James, Kayla), great grandchildren (Jacory, Jamari), brother Thomas Simms Higgins, and nephews (Tom, Neal, John, Mark). Sarah graduated college from Auburn University with an accounting degree and moved to Marietta, GA. She worked for Lockheed Corporation as an Accountant before becoming a stay at home mom. She was very active with many interests including: sewing, needlepoint, painting, teaching piano, reading and sports. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to any Alzheimers foundation.