Mrs. Janet Lorrain Cooper

Janet Lorraine Springer Cooper, 83, passed away on June 7, 2022, in Conroe, TX. Janet was born October 14, 1938, in Altoona, Pennsylvania and passed peacefully from this earth on June 7, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be missed for her extreme kindness, playful spirit, sense of humor, and extreme joy of life. Janet grew up in Altoona, Pennsylvania and at age 19 married the love of her life and spouse of 55 years, Richard "Dick" Cooper. Janet and Dick traveled the world with the Air Force until Dick retired in 1977. Janet and Dick moved to Willis, where she lived until Dick's passing in 2013. She moved to Conroe in 2015 where she lived the rest of her life. Janet retired from the Conroe Independent School District in 2001 after 20+ years with the district. Janet was the Clinic Aide at Runyan Elementary for 20 years and was known for her wonderful hugs and love for the children. She ran into former students all over the area who all remembered the love she had for her position and for helping people. Janet was small in stature but large in life. When the 4th grade students started towering over her, she decided it was time to retire and enjoy traveling in her RV with her husband. They traveled all of the United States and enjoyed many new adventures. Janet served as a Greeter for the Ark Church for many years and enjoyed welcoming people to worship service. In later years, Janet suffered kidney failure and went to dialysis 3 times a week, where she made it her goal to make people smile and bring cheer to all she met. She served as a "new patient" ambassador and helped new patients realize dialysis did not have to define their lives. She was very active in a Grief Group and started a Friday Night Dinner group for widows that grew from 3 people to over 21 people. Janet enjoyed crocheting, knitting, jigsaw puzzles and her furry babies. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Springer; her husband, Dick Cooper and her daughter, Carol Ann Cooper. She is survived by her 2 other daughters of Conroe, Cheryl Arnold and husband, Jack; Cindy Johnson and husband Paul; her granddaughter Ashley Artman, husband Bryan and son Andrew; grandson Adam Arnold, wife Emiley and son Cooper; granddaughter Gabbriella Chupurdy and son Caden; and grandsons Jacob Johnson and Joshua Johnson and daughter Penelope, as well many nieces, nephews and great friends. The family wants to say a big "Thank You" to the staff at Davita Riverpark Dialysis where she spent a lot of time. The staff went above and beyond to ensure Janet was well cared for and they all have a special place in our hearts. We invite you to join us at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis, Texas, for visitation on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 5-7 pm; and for her Funeral service on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 9 am at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Houston National Cemetery at 1 pm in Houston, Texas. Due to flower restrictions at the Houston National Cemetery, we are asking for donations to be made to the American Kidney Fund in Janet's honor. Condolences may be left at www.shmfh.com.

Mrs. Janet Lorrain Cooper

October 14, 1938 - June 7, 2022