MORRISON, Helen T. Cooper, of Riverhead, N.Y., and Apollo Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 in Aquebogue, N.Y., at the age of 63. Born in Greenport, N.Y., she grew up in Riverhead and attended Lake Erie College in Ohio. She returned to Riverhead where she married Bruce W. Cooper and the couple had three sons. When the children were still young, their father was killed in a traffic accident and Helen raised her young family by herself. She was very active in the community, participating as football coach for Pop Warner. She cared for both her parents through final illnesses and was a reliable friend who could be called upon at any time of need. Helen moved to Apollo Beach, Fla., in 1984 where she met and married Jen Morrison in 1990. She was employed by Chadwell Homes and continued her efforts in community service. She was an invaluable committee member of Run By The Bay 5K - an organization dedicated to the fight against cystic fibrosis. Helen is most vividly remembered by family and community as a vibrant, loyal and capable friend. She leaves husband Ken Morrison of Florida; two sons and their wives, Bruce D. and Doreen A. Cooper of Riverhead and Thomas W. and Kathryn L. Cooper ofAquebogue; six grandchildren, Laci M. Cooper, Annmarie R. Cooper Ryan B. Cooper, Justin C. Cooper, Thomas J. Cooper, and Emily A. Cooper; sister, Esther Turnbull of New York City; and brother, Thomas Turnbull of New Mexico. She is predeceased by one son, George W. Cooper. A memorial service will be held at First Congregational Church in Riverhead N.Y., on Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be sent to East End Hospice, PO Box 1048, West Hampton Beach, NY 11978- 7048. Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home