The renowned South Australian Cooper family today announced they were “deeply saddened” to share the news of Jo Cooper’s death.

Josephine Helen Cooper AM passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, aged 88, following a brief illness. Cooper was described as a highly respected philanthropist who dedicated much of her life to serving the community and her family.

In an announcement today, the family said Jo Cooper was born in 1936 in Norwood, then married William (Bill) Cooper in 1955 at age 19. The family said it was not the smoothest start to a relationship.

“On their first date, Bill entered Jo into a beauty contest without her knowledge,” the announcement said. The family added that Bill Cooper remained immensely proud of Jo Cooper until his death in 2015.

Jo and Bill Cooper beg

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