Darelyn Jean Cooper, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.

She was born November 10, 1947, in Tucson, Ariz., the daughter of Darrell and Betty (Craig) Burns, who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Bobby Gene Cooper; son, Bobby Cooper and a brother, David Burns.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Garland and her husband Joe of Cassville, Mo.; brothers, Craig Burns and his wife Neara of Wheaton, Mo., Steve Burns and his wife Tanya of Wheaton, Mo. and Gary Burns of Wheaton, Mo.; sister, Diane Prewitt and her husband Larry of Wheaton, Mo.; four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

She was a graduate of Wheaton High School later continuing her education at Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. During her career as a CPA, she worked for the cities of Joplin, Springfield, and Cassville from where she retired. After retiring she and Bob enjoyed raising Goldendoodles for a few years. She was a member of Solid Rock Southern Baptist Church.

Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 13, 2025, at Solid Rock Southern Baptist Church in Wheaton, Mo. under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Pastor Scott Mitchell and Reverend Jerry Francisco will conduct the services. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield, Mo.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time Friday, June 13, 2025, at Solid Rock Southern Baptist Church in Wheaton.

Contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice in memory of Darelyn.