Marriage To Kristin Bernhardt

Roy Cooper's Personal Life and Marriages

Marriage to Kristin Bernhardt

Roy Cooper, the Democratic Governor of North Carolina, is married to Kristin Cooper (née Bernhardt). Before their marriage, she worked as a guardian ad litem for foster children in Wake County.

Previous Marriages

Cooper was previously married to two other women. His first marriage to Diana lasted for approximately five years before his imprisonment. After his release, he married Jeanne Fritch in 1978.

Stepdaughter's Marriage

Cooper's stepdaughter, Shada, is married to Trevor Brazile, a 26-time PRCA world champion who has been inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado.

Ex-Wife's Role in Discovery of Body

Cooper's death was discovered by his ex-wife, Debra Cooper. His open casket displayed his body in his iconic black sleeveless "Roy Boy" T-shirt.