Former Forsyth Commissioner Dies After Battle With Cancer

CUMMING, GA — A former Forsyth County commissioner and vice-chairwoman died Wednesday, county officials announced late Wednesday afternoon.

Molly Cooper, former District 1 commissioner, died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, officials said.

“Our hearts go out to the Cooper family at this difficult time," Forsyth County Manager David
McKee said in a news release. “We will forever remember the many contributions former Commissioner Cooper made to the county, including dutifully serving with professionalism, integrity, humility and compassion despite fighting cancer during most of her term as commissioner.”

Cooper was elected to serve District 1 for the 2019-22 term in 2018 and elected to serve as Board of Commissioners secretary in 2020, officials said.

She served as vice-chairwoman in 2021 and 2022. Officials said she did not seek a second term due to ongoing health issues.

Cooper lived in Forsyth for the last 30 years, serving as president of the Republican Women of Forsyth County and president of Civitan.

Officials said she was the first vice-chair of Forsyth County GOP and was the owner/operator of a local business for more than 16 years.

McDonald and Son Funeral Home will hold a memorial service Sunday, with visitation from 10 a.m.-noon. A burial service will follow at Kennesaw Memorial, officials said.