Sylvia R. Cooper, 57, of Mt. Hope, passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on Sept. 5, 1965, in West Germany the daughter of Christa Asmus. Sylvia moved to Kentucky with her family at the age of seven. Her family relocated to Georgia and later Alabama where she met the love of her life, Jackie Cooper. They were united in marriage on July 12, 1991, in Prairie du Chien. Sylvia worked various jobs and had a strong work ethic. She enjoyed spending time on the river fishing, was an excellent cook, and had the sweetest disposition.