Donna "Nanny" Cooper

Donna Jean Cooper, maiden name Green, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Wartburg, Tennessee. She was born on July 7, 1961, in North Florida. Donna made Wartburg her home for the past 30 years, where she built a life rooted in love, family, and community.

Donna was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Chrissy Cooper Stevens; her mother, Marty Wallace; her father, Art Green; her grandparents; her brother, Art Green; her sister, Tracy Green; her spouse, Jack Armes; and her close friend, Patty Haynes.

She is survived by her children: son Nick Cooper (Katie), daughter Brittany Bond (Griffin), and son-in-law Fritz Stevens. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Shayna McDaniel (Zeke), Raven Stevens (Austin), Cailee Laway, Emmie Nelson, Taylor Bond, Parker Bond, Elijah, Evelyn Bond, her most recent granddaughter and namesake, Hannah Jean Bond, Joel and Trevor. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Shay and Karson, as well as a slew of unofficially adopted grandchildren whom she loved fiercely as her own. Donna is also survived by her close friend, Brenda Armes and ex-husband Danny Cooper.

Donna was known to many as “Momma Donna” or “Nanny.” She had a heart big enough for everyone and opened her home to countless children over the years, loving them unconditionally while never hesitating to set them straight when needed. She was a guiding presence, a safe place, and a steady source of comfort for so many She was wonderfully crafty and found great joy in crocheting, pouring love into every stitch she made. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering care for others will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Donna’s legacy lives on in the many lives she touched, the family she nurtured, and the love she gave so freely.

The family will receive friends Monday, February 2, 2026 at Schubert Funeral Home from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment immediately following at Montgomery Cemetery 

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donna Jean Cooper.