Joyce Tucker Cooper of Crystal River, FL, passed away on May 1, 2009, at Woodland Terrace, Hernando. Born in Greenville, NC, she has made Crystal River her home for the past 30 years moving from Hartsville, SC. She was a homemaker, member of the United Methodist Church, Crystal River, and the U.S. Power Squadron. She was predeceased by daughter April Marie Cooper. Survivors include: Husband of 60 years, James Cooper, Jr.; three daughters, Mary Ellen Barger husband Michael, The Villages, FL, Brenda Gail Jones, Barnesville, NC, Melodie Ann Edwards husband Vernon, Clinton, SC; sister, Kathryn Tucker Sessions, Tampa, FL; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at The United Methodist Church, Crystal River, FL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Fero Funeral Home on Sunday, May 3, 2009. Burial at Fero Memorial Gardens, Beverly Hills, FL. Arrangements by Fero Funeral Home, 5955 N. Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.