Nashville – Alie Burt Cooper Pearcey, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on January 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Arrington Cooper, Jr. and Christine Richardson Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Pearcey.
Blessed with musical talent, Alie was an organist for over 30 years having played for both the York Chapel Methodist Church, of which she was a member of, and for Bethlehem United Methodist Church which she attended with her family. A true believer in giving back to her community, she was a substitute teacher for over 10 years for the Nash County Public School System, a Girl Scout troop leader also for over 10 years, and was a Debuette Club of Nash County leader for 3 years. A loving and devoted mother and friend, Alie will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Alie is survived by her daughter, Christy Sue Privette and her spouse, Natasha Barfield; her son, John Cooper Privette and his spouse, Eric Knapp; and many extended family members and dearest friends.
A Special Gathering of Family and Friends to celebrate Alie’s life will be on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alie’s name to the Nash County Animal Shelter, 921 N 1st St, Nashville, NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Services
Special Gathering: Sunday, December 8, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
2524518800
Prayers for comfort for the family and friends of this wonderful woman. I am going to miss her bunches so I know others will also. Such a spunky and cheerful person and a great friend.
To the beautiful lady that has been my 2nd mother for the last 15 years. Your soul and spirit was was so pure. Not a mean word ever came from your mouth nor heart. I always told Christy that you were an angel sent from heaven. Thank you for loving me all these years (LADY). You get the joke.
You & all your family have been & are in our thoughts & prayers. We love you dearly.
We love Alie so much. We have had so many great times with her and she will be missed! I have no doubt she has moved to a better place where she is loving and being loved by everyone and everything she touches. I also have no doubt she is “Getting ready to get busy” while thinking about all of us here.
Until we meet again, Alie. Much love!