As reached its poignant seventh season, viewers were bracing themselves for the inevitable—a heartfelt goodbye to the Cooper patriarch, George. The funeral episode was an emotional rollercoaster, featuring a gathering of characters who had been a part of George's life in one way or another. Among the mourners were familiar faces like Coach Wilkins, Principal Petersen, and even Dale’s ex-wife, June. The event was as much about celebrating George's life as it was about bringing together these diverse characters, all of whom had a part to play in the Coopers' lives.
While the episode successfully pulled at the heartstrings, it left fans scratching their heads over one glaring omission. Despite the many characters who showed up to pay their respects, one family that had played a significant role in the Coopers’ recent past was nowhere to be seen—Paige and her family. Paige, who had been a complex and intriguing part of Sheldon and Missy's lives, was conspicuously absent, along with her parents.
Their absence felt particularly odd given how intertwined their lives had become with the Coopers, especially in the lead-up to George’s passing.
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