Dianne Parsons Cooper, beloved wife and mother passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2021 at the age of 71. A native of Berea, KY, she spent her childhood living alternately between various military bases, and her family farm on land granted for service in the Revolutionary War. Most of her adult life she lived in Elizabethtown where she invested her energy and passion in her family and community. A fierce advocate for learning, she spent 16 years on the Elizabethtown Independent School Board and devoted countless hours as a volunteer working in the schools, she was particularly passionate about the importance of early childhood literacy, and the opening of the Panther Academy early childhood education center. Dianne will be remembered by her friends and loved ones for her intellect and wisdom. A voracious reader, she loved literature and history, was a master level duplicate bridge player, and welcomed opportunities to travel. She was a kind and caring friend and enjoyed spending time as part of the Junior Womens Club, the Hardin County Homemakers, her Memorial United Methodist Church Potpourri Sunday School Class, various book clubs, bridge, and bunko groups, and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the touchstone and center of her family. She showered unconditional love, raising her children with the importance of family, loyalty, and purpose. Married for more than 53 years, she leaves her husband Tom, her children Amy (Troy), Josh (Amanda), Logan and her grandchildren whom she delighted in (Jessica, Matthew, Catherine, and Boone). She is also survived by her sister Carol Parsons, stepmother Luanne Parsons, niece Julie Rhule, nephew John Nibert, sister-in-law Doris Zhogul and countless friends. Goodbye Momma, we were your everything, you remain everything to we. The funeral will be Monday, Dec 27th at 12 noon at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. Visitation is from 10 am to 12 pm Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.brownfuneral.com.

Visitation:

Monday, December 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Brown Funeral Home

Service:

Monday, December 27, 2021 starting at 12:00 PM
Brown Funeral Home