Laura Ann Nanney Coughlin Looper

Laura died peacefully at home on August 1, 2022, surrounded by her family after a short

illness. She was born on March 2, 1934 in Tryon, NC

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eunice Ledbetter Nanney and Elbert Nanney, and

siblings Delano Nanney, Phyllis Nanney Dunbar, Elinore Nanney Michelove.

She is survived by her husband Dr. Fred Looper, and her children, Tommy Coughlin (Anne), Pat

Coughlin (Jackie), Catherine Cassell (Chester), Mary Ann Tremblay (Jim), Kellye Waller, Laura

Burkett (John), Elizabeth Methvin (Tim), and bonus children, Marte Looper Johnson (Bill),

Susan Looper Garrett Adkins, Gary Looper, Beth Looper Henley, and 21 Grandchildren.

Laura was raised on a horse farm in Western North Carolina and maintained a life long love of

the Great Smokie Mountains. During her lifetime she resided in Alexandria LA, Jackson TN,

and Crossville TN.

She was an avid volunteer with a passion for helping people. She served in the Exchange Club,

and as volunteer for the Miss Tennessee Pageant, and multiple political campaigns in the 70's

and 80's, served as a "Red Coat Ambassador" for the Jackson TN Chamber of Commerce, and

worked as the Executive Director of the March of Dimes.

Laura had a passion for reading and learning about history, art, cooking, and current events.

She was active in her book club, Sunday school class at Crossville First United Methodist

Church, and entertaining the people she loved. She had a special talent for bringing people

together and making them feel accepted and appreciated. She especially enjoyed spending

the past 31 years with her husband Fred traveling, playing golf, reading, and visiting family.

Laura never met a stranger and will be deeply missed by all the people whose lives she

touched in meaningful ways throughout her life.

The family will hold a private service to be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, and for those wishing to honor her life, she requested donations be made to

St. Jude Children's Hospital.

TIME HAS PROVEN US RIGHT

Did we meet in the morning sunshine

Or was it in the evening twilight

We were quickly attracted to each other

And only time could prove us right

Through the years we have loved each other

But the years has quickly passed on by

Yet our love for each other

Is still strong and has been proven right

There is a promise for us a tomorrow

For all believers whom trust in God

Salvation for our life to continue

And in time this will be proven right

Our love has been strong through this life

And will be stronger in our next time

There we will never ever part

And time will prove us right

Time will prove us right

In our next and future life

And then Christ will prove us right

In our new home away from time

For: Laura and Fred

By: J. Carlyle Brown

July 31, 2022