Marilyn Grainger Cooper, 81, wife of Emerson McDonald Cooper, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Regency Hospital of Florence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 27, 1941 in Conway, a daughter of the late Waterman Grainger and Clelia Williams Grainger.

She was predeceased by her parents; son, Danny Russell Cooper; brothers, Tyrone "Buddy" Grainger, Kenny Carroll, Paul Rautenberg; sisters, Nettie Ruth Lawson and Lynne Rautenberg.

Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, sister, "Nana", and friend. She was co-owner of Don's Cabinet Shop. She loved shopping for the best deals, cooking for others, and most importantly designing homes and operating the cabinet shop. She always helped people in need and gave wonderful advice. She attended Free Worship FWB of Pentecostal Faith Church.

Mrs. Cooper is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Don Cooper; son, Mack Junior Cooper (Shirley); daughter, Paula Cooper Cain (James); brothers, Randy Carroll (Sandra), Stanley Grainger (Wanda) and Wesley Grainger; sisters, Judy Ensminger (Charlie), Tina Carroll and Lenora Tindal (Ricky); three   grandchildren, Ginger Cooper, Jason Cooper and Emma Lyn Cain;  five great grandchildren; special friends, June Pitt and Angi Flowers, along with many other family and friends who will miss her tremendously.

The family will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Watson Funeral Services.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Free Worship FWB of Pentecostal Faith Church with the Reverend Arthur McElveen officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery

Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.

Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.