Robin Cooper

Robin Renee Cooper of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 26, 1963, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to James Lewis Cooper and Patricia Ann (Price) Cooper. She was 63 years old.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 24, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with Rev. Bill VanMeter officiating. Bro. Josh Carver will also offer prayer and share remarks during the service. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

 The family will visit with friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Robin was an absolute joy and a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew her. She had a smile and spirit that could light up a room, and with her warm and outgoing personality, she truly never met a stranger. Robin loved people, loved to talk, and had a special way of making friends wherever she went. She saw the good in everyone and had a way of making the people around her feel loved.

Born in Fort Smith, Robin spent several of her younger years there before making Charleston the place she called home for most of her life. She attended school in both Fort Smith and Charleston and also lived in Fayetteville for several years. Robin had a heart for others and proudly volunteered her time for several years at Sparks Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was a member of Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family.

Robin found tremendous joy in the things she loved. She adored children and animals and was an enthusiastic sports fan, proudly cheering on the Charleston Tigers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Oklahoma Sooners. She loved collecting Betty Boop memorabilia, working puzzles and word searches, and settling into watch favorite shows like Jeopardy! and Big Brother. Television was a particular specialty of Robin’s. She could practically memorize the TV Guide and tell you exactly what was coming on, when, and where to find it.

Music was another great love of Robin’s, and her tastes knew no boundaries: country, gospel, pop, rock, and everything in between. She also loved watching the world outside and keeping an eye out for hummingbirds and deer in the yard. The squirrels, however, received a little less affection when they dared to get into the bird feeders, and anyone who knew Robin well could probably hear her hollering at them to get away. Whether she was cheering for her team, singing along to a favorite song, watching for wildlife, or simply visiting with someone, Robin brought an unmistakable enthusiasm for life with her and always found a way to put a smile on the faces of those around her.

Above all, Robin loved her family deeply.

Robin shared an especially close bond with her daddy, James“Coop” Cooper. The two were peas in a pod, and some of Robin’s happiest times were spent simply riding alongside him. She loved jumping in the truck with her daddy, whether they were headed into town or taking a road trip to visit family in Oklahoma, often with the windows down and George Strait playing. At home, the two could bond over just about any sport that happened to be on television that day. Their relationship was filled with simple moments, shared interests, laughter, and a deep love for one another that Robin carried with her throughout her life.

She and her mother, Patricia, were also best friends and, in recent years, nearly inseparable, truly two peas in a pod. After living independently for many years, Robin eventually made her home with her mother, and the two settled into a special companionship and a life they genuinely loved sharing together. They could often be found running around town for appointments, shopping, or going out for lunch or dinner, and they were just as happy at home watching their favorite television shows and visiting with one another. They especially loved talking about Alexandria’s children, Cooper and Clara, and sharing in all the stories and little moments of their lives. Through ordinary routines and special occasions alike, Robin and her mother shared a bond filled with laughter, companionship, and an extraordinary amount of love.

Robin and her brother, Mark, shared a close and loving bond, complete with plenty of good-natured pestering. Although Mark was younger, he was always her “Big Brother.” The two shared a special love of music, and Robin simply loved being around him. She looked forward to visiting Mark in Little Rock and especially loved going to work with him, where she was always eager to lend a hand and help him and his coworkers with whatever she could. Those visits gave Robin some of her favorite opportunities to spend time with her “Big Brother,” and their relationship was filled with music, laughter, and a great deal of love.

Children held an especially tender place in Robin’s heart. To her niece, Alexandria, she was affectionately known as “RaRa” and was the very best kind of childhood playmate. Summers were filled from morning until night with playing outside, board games, hide-and-seek, movies, and countless memories together. That same love carried into the next generation with Alexandria’s children, Cooper and Clara, whom Robin absolutely adored and who loved their RaRa dearly.

Robin was also part of a large and close extended family who loved and adored her. Family gatherings were made brighter by her presence, and the love she gave so freely was returned to her many times over.

Robin was preceded in death by her father, James “Coop” Cooper of Charleston; her brother, Mark Cooper; her paternal grandparents, Robert Arthur and Bessie Mae Cooper of Tulsa; her maternal grandparents, Ray and Billie Price of Branch; and her uncles, Dennis Price of Branch and Ronnie Price of Paris.

She is survived by her mother, Patricia Cooper of Charleston; her niece, Alexandria Cawthon and husband Nicholas of Cave Springs, Arkansas; her great-nephew and great-niece, Cooper and Clara Cawthon; her uncle, David Price and wife Judy of Branch; her aunts, Gina Price of Paris and Susie Price of Branch; and many cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who loved her deeply.

While her absence leaves an immeasurable space in the lives of those who loved her, her family finds comfort in knowing that Robin is reunited with her beloved daddy and her “Big Brother,” Mark.

Robin will be remembered for her infectious smile, her joyful spirit, her love for others, and the sunshine she brought into the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.

Pallbearers will be Cody Price, Shawn Price, Joe Cloven, Justin Price, Jimmy Moore, Greg Wilson, Kendall Price, and Ryan Rachuy.

Honorary pallbearers will be Nicholas Cawthon, David Price, Jesse McLaurin, Talmage McLaurin, Steve McLaurin, Kirk Martin, her church family, and the many dear friends and loved ones who walked alongside her throughout her life.

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