Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-10-22
(Mrs. Sydney Perry "copper" Mary
Louisa Jackson, Cnnner

\MrS. Sydney Perry COOper) Mary
Louisa Jackson Cooper
"a perfect woman, nobly planned.
to warn, to comfort and command.
Mary jackson Cooper Wa 5
! born in Atlanta, Georgia, Of distin-
guished parentage. It was natural that
through inheritance and environment
she should evidence the most beauti-
full loyalty to the traditions, customs,
and the faith of her native state, and
later to her adopted state.
Coming to North Carolina at the
age of eighteen, the bride of Sydney
Perry Cooper, she at once took to her
heart her adopted state; and through
the years her interest and devotion
have been manifested in all phases
of the States life.
A woman of handsome presence,
great dignity and poise, with tact and
gracious courtesy, she exemplified
the best type of Southern woman
hood; sympathetic and friendly to
the lowly, affectionate and loyal to
her friends, she welded an inspiring
influence wherever her lot. fell Mrs.
Cooper possessed rare qualities OF
leadership and was devoted to pa.
triotic endeavors. Hers was a rich
heritage of the culture and brilliance
of minds long famous in the Old
South, being descendent of many
distinguished southern leaders. Mary
Lou jackson Cooper was the grand
daughter of General Henry Rootes
jackson who served as Brigadier Gem
eral in the Confederate Army and
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der, diplomat, poet, and General, who
won fame for himself and his native
Georgia, at home and abroad, where
he served the National Government
as U. S. Minister to Austria
Mrs. Cooper was also the grand
daughter of John Washington Rem
froe of Georgia who served in tho
Confederate Army and under Presi
dent Cleveland held an important pos.
in the State Of Washington. Hel
father, Howell Cobb jackson of At
lanta was man of literary gifts and
a student of history. Her mother,
Elizabeth Renfroe Jackson, possess
ed rare social graces and unusual
executive ability Mrs. Cooper inherit
I'd the combined talents of both her
parents.
Mrs. Cooper for years (since 1906
Until her passing), served as President
of the Vance County chapter of the
United Daughters Of the Confederacy;
and of her many activities and or
SANITATION interests, it can be truly
said that the Confederacy, the Vet
Grams of the Sixty's and their widows
came closest to her heart. Always en-
thusiastic over the celebrations and
Memorial days when her beloved flag
1.-THE Stars and Bars, could be used
she frequently spoke of the Flag with
reverence and affection. Through her
untiring efforts, authentic proof was
established that the Stars and Bars
flag was made at Louisburg, North
Carolina and was designed by Grin
Randolph Smith, the father of her
dear friend, Jessica Randolph Smith
Mrs. Cooper served as State Presi-
dent. North Carolina Federation of
Women's Clubs; State Regent, North
Carolina Daughters of the American
Revolution; State Regent, U. s.
Daughters of 1872; as an Officer in
4 he National Society, U. S. Daughters
ST 1872, and as Third Vice-President,
North Carolina Division of United
Daughters of the Confederacy.
During the World War, Mrs. Coop
or served as Vice-Chairman in North
Carolina for the American Red Cross.
She was also a member of the. North
Carolina Bi-Centennial Celebration
Commission in Philadelphia in 1882
he was appointed on many impor
mt commissions by three Governors
of North Carolina.
Mrs. Cooper was leader in all o.
he many civic, social, religious and
patriotic organizations of which shf
1as a member in her home city. The
.ntire community feels a deep sense
IF its great loss, her leadership and
lntiring efforts will be missed in
very phase of its life, but her influ
,nce will continue through cons of
lime.
At her death she was Vance County
Chairman, Colonial Danes of Amer
lea. President Of the Henderson High
School PIT. A., President of the
Vance County Chapter, United Daugh-
fers of the Confederacy. Besides hold