Cua, Mary Ruth age 71 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2007 after a short illness. She was born February 10, 1936 in Vanceburg, KY., and was the co-owner of Cracked Pot Ceramics and a long time ceramic artist and instructor. She is preceded in death by her son, Ron Cooper. Survivors include: her husband, John Cua of Maryville; Son, Keith Cooper of Columbus, OH, Daughter, Barbara and Keith DeWolf of Dundee, IL., Son, Darrell Cooper of Mt. Vernon, OH; Niece, Debbie and Mark Carpenter of Maysville, KY; Grandchildren, David and Von Cooper, Nicholas and Leda DeWolf, Jamie and Mike Morrison, Mary Katherine and Nick Curtis; Three Great Grandchildren and little DeWolf on the way. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in the Trinity Chapel with the Rev. Joe Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the Mission of Hope, P.O. Box 22312, Knoxville, TN. 37933-0312. The family will receive friends 10:00 am till 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000.www.smithmortuary.com
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