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Gertrude COPELAND Obituary
Ms. Gertrude H. Copeland departed this life Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at 9:15 p.m., at the Carrington Nursing Home in Lynchburg. She was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Lynchburg, and was the daughter of the late John A. Herndon and Etta Miller Herndon.
At an early age, she accepted the Lord and was baptized at White Rock Baptist Church. She worked for several employers as a domestic during her active years and was well thought of and respected by all.
Ms. Copeland leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Robert L. Copeland (Sandra) and Arnold C. Copeland (Debbie), both of Chesapeake; one daughter, Charlene Copeland Davis of Forest; six grandchildren, Chonita, Nicole, Cordaro, Jasmine, Sharika and Isaiah; a great-grandson, Nigel R.K. Gbekie; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Community Funeral Home, with Pastor Mary Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at the daughter's home, 1647 Bellevue Road, Forest. Condolences can be
e-mailed to comfuneral@aol.
com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to The Conference of Minority Public Administrators Scholarship Fund, c/o Crestar Bank, 1612 Upperville Court, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Community Funeral Home is directing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gertrude COPELAND
DEVERA Martin
October 2, 2008
Charlene and Arnold,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort you during these difficult times.
Love,
Nee Nee ( Devera B. Martin)
Shelby Simmons
September 30, 2008
Arnold, Charlene and Robert,
My Brother and I send out love to you. We were sadden to hear about your Mom. It has been a long time since we have seen each other. Please contact me soon.
You all are in out prayers,
Shelby Jackson Simmons & Mark Jackson.
Mary & Les Reed
September 29, 2008
Dear Robert:
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother. May the wonderful memories of your Mother bring you great comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God Bless
Judy (Rucker) Ferguson
September 29, 2008
Hey Cope,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We're so sorry to see our mothers' go but God wanted another beautiful flower for his garden. Hold on to your memories because they will help you make it through the tough days to come. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Judy
Frances and Sean Chambers
September 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cookie Reynolds
September 28, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time of need. Mrs Copeland was my client at The Carrington when I worked there. She was a very sweet lady. God Bless you.
Rae Denise Madison
September 28, 2008
Robert and Family,
Let not your heart be troubled. My family and I wish to express our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and your family in the home going of Mother Gertrude. There is joy in the Lord and He knows best. Know that you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Always remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Trials keep you strong, sorrows keep you human, failures keeps you humble, success keeps you glowing, but Only God keeps you going! God Bless You.
Doreatha Anderson and Family (Lynchburg, Virginia)
Byron Dickens
September 28, 2008
AC,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time.
Byron and Alycia Dickens
David (Mouse) Morrison(Dunbar Band)
September 27, 2008
Robert:
It's been a very long time since I have talked to you,however I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of your "Mother" passing.May God be with you and your family because the earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
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