Barbara Cooper (politician)
Barbara Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| In office 1996 – October 25, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rufus E. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Justin J. Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barbara Lee Ward August 4, 1929 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 2022 (aged 93) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John D. Cooper |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Tennessee State University Jacksonville Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Teacher |
Barbara Lee Cooper (née Ward; August 4, 1929 – October 25, 2022) was an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 86th District.