Polly M. Cooper
Polly Mayfield Cooper, of Simpsonville, 81, wife of 62 years to Jerry Cooper, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Wilton (W.W.) and Cassie Lee Mayfield and the last surviving member of her immediate family being predeceased by her parents and brother, William D. Mayfield.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters Elaine Cooper Ratchford and Jennifer (Kipp) Harvey, all of Simpsonville. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Andrew (Sarah) Ratchford, Brice Ratchford, Brady (Madison) Coker, Kaitlyn Harvey, Justin (Riley) Harvey. She also had three great grandchildren who were the light of her life, Adelyn and Elliana Ratchford, and Thomas Coker. She is also survived by special nieces and nephews, Teresa Mayfield, Kimberly Mayfield Feinberg, Bruce Cooper, Jr., Kim Barron, Allen Robinson and many wonderful friends and other relatives that are too numerous to name.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Clear Spring Baptist Church, 301 Bethany Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681. The Funeral Service will follow, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Due to the extreme heat, the interment will be private.
The family is at the home.
Jerry and Family
My heart is sad broken Polly was fighting so hard an inspiration to me to others
l have never forgotten my Sweet Clear Springs Friends Family
l know Polly is with her Jesus but it doesn’t stop the pain here
l know she was a good wife Mother grand BUT she was a Real FRIEND TO ME Also my Mom Dad Sister
Jerry Family My heart My prayers are with you
Praying Praying Praying and Praying 🙏🏻
Jevia Lyn (Pardue )
Robinson
Jennifer and Elaine, this just breaks my heart! I have been praying for her along with my church family! You had a sweet, wonderful mother and you have my deepest sympathy! May God comfort you and your family in the sad days ahead! Love, Dot Satterfield
My heart is broken right now, knowing that Miss potty passed away and gained a pure heart she will greatly be way more more than another simply goes out to Jerry and her two girls don’t have y’all in my prayers. I love each everyone y’all, Janice.
I had the privilege to know your sweet mother since 2008. She will be sorely missed. I always enjoyed her visits to see me at the nail salon. She was a faithful customer and Godly friend and encouragement to me. Keeping you all in my prayers.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss of Polly. I had been following her notes about progress. It was my delight to work with her for many years in Mary Kay…she brought brightness & praise to God in every room she entered. Heaven is rejoicing as she reached her heavenly home with a perfect body!!
Polly was one of the good ones. I’ve known this family for many years. Her mom and dad were salt of the earth folks. She was a treasure.
Jerry, Elaine and Jennifer.. so sorry to hear that Polly has passed .. I had the chance to talk with her and get a hug at a Simp senior lunch a few months ago.. Polly was a sweet sweet lady.. I know she will be missed by many❤️
Doris Adair
So sorry to hear about Polly , I know y’all will miss her very much. Praying for Jerry and family .
So sorry to hear of her passing .
We are fairly new to Clear Spring church but did have the opportunity to meet her and talk a bit She had a quick endearing smile and laugh and was always very positive and friendly and very well thought of by others that were faithful to lift she and her family in prayer. May the Holy Spirit continue to comfort you all..
Deb & Nelson Martin
Praying for Jerry and the girls.
Polly was such a wonderful sweet lady and dear friend. I won’t forget her fellowship on a trip to Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii. We enjoyed fellowshipping with her for a number of Easter’s at the Living Gallery at Bob Jones University and enjoying a number of lunches with her at Cracker Barrel and at the home of Becky and Ken Spooner Polly had a radiant testimony. May God richly comfort Jerry, the daughters and family. Praying for you
To Jerry, Elaine, Jennifer and Family,
My heart breaks for all of you. Polly was as close to a sister as I had. We’ve known each other for 81 years and still visited by phone, sharing old memories, new blessings, happy and sad thoughts. I will miss her so much.
My love and prayers are with each of you and asking God to carry you through this sad time . Lynda
I have many wonderful memories of Polly but the one I want to share is how much she loved singing in the choir. Her health would often keep her from participating but she was faithful when at all possible. She was always so much fun to have around. I will be praying that God give you family members peace and comfort during this time and in the weeks to come. I love you all so much. Betty Goodwin
So sorry to hear about Polly. She will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and his family!
Cathy and I are so saddened by the loss of Polly. We were always happy to see Polly at our monthly Hillcrest High breakfasts. I have great memories of my family visiting Her parents, William, and Polly when we were very young. Her dad, Wilton was my dad’s first cousin. Growing up in Clear Spring Baptist Church provided all of us with a strong Christian faith. We will definitely miss Polly as she was a fine Christian lady. Prayers for Jerry and all the family!🙏
Keith and Cathy Mayfield
Skip and I are saddened by the loss of sweet Polly. Heaven gained a special lady when God called her home. May God give each of you the strength to get through this difficult time. 🙏❤️
Skip & Irene Lewis
Jerry and family,
So sorry to hear this. Can’t imagine the world without Polly’s advice and laughter.
I will be out of town and will miss attending her service.
Love to you all.
Elaine, Jim and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace. 🙏
Dear Family,
Polly was the sweetest cousin leaving so many years of memories! May you find peace and love as her soul transcends this world for the next. Rest in the hope that all our loved ones departed will bless others in knowing that they shall live on. You are in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless you all!
Brian & Janet Jones
Jerry , Elaine and Jennifer. My sister, Marcia and I are so sorry for your great loss. We have known Ms Polly our entire lives and she was a very good friend to our Mother, Frankie Brown and our entire family. When my Mother was in the hospital not a day went by that she didn’t call us and check on our Mother. That’s just who she was. We don’t have to tell you because you already know what a very kind, caring and loving person Ms Polly was. We know how terribly sad and heart broken you are. Please know we are praying for you all.
Jerry and family
I am so very sorry to hear of this. I have followed her notes on FB of her illness. The last time I talked to her she had called to check on one of my children. She will be greatly missed. May the Lord give you all the strength you need. Rest in knowing that she is pain and worry free from that dreadful illness
Donnie and Lynn Freeman