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Martha Copeland Obituary
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COPELAND, Martha Ann (Freeman) 82, of Yellow Springs, passed away on December 23, 2010 following a brief illness. A native of Rome, Georgia, Martha was a longtime resident of Dayton and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. A faithful member of Unity Chapter 95 of the Order of the Eastern Star, she served as Worthy Matron in 1973. Martha was married to the late Reverend Clarence Copeland, Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Marcia (Larry) Hudson and four sons: Daryl, Clarence Jr., Alan (Aubrey) and Robert; one sister, Ann Freeman; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, James and Pearl (Terrell) Freeman; six sisters and one brother: Rosa Lee Hill, Lillie Mae Hill, Susie (Doyle) Allen, Helen (Otis) Hinesman, Mildred (Emzy) Barker, and Nelson (Geneva) Freeman. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 600 Dayton St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Interment Greencastle Cemetery, Dayton. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Family will receive friends at 9:30 until time of service. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Smith-Rose Funeral Home in association with Johnson Brown.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Copeland
Kimberly Elahab
December 31, 2010
Robert,
May fond memories of your mom forever live in your heart.
Love and Light.
Lisa Hornick
December 30, 2010
Robert,
We were very sad to hear about the loss of your mom. We are praying for you & your family. God bless you.
The Hornick Family
Jackie Shine
December 29, 2010
To Robert and Alan
May God continue to keep you in his care in this time of sorrow. We pray for your strength and remember that your Mom is in a better place. We love you both!
The Shine Family
Gregory and Andrea Copeland
December 28, 2010
The Copelands. We are so sorry for the loss of Aunt Martha. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Sorry we won't be able to attend the funeral but are hearts are with you. Love You!
Mary Brown
December 28, 2010
Robert, my schoolmate and friend. Your mom was a beautiful person. I know what is like to say good bye to mom but always remember the good times. Never forget you are on a journey to the otherside so that you may one day see her again. I pray for your enduring strength and your love to live that guides you through this journey of life. May God bless and keep you and your family. God will carry you through. Be Strong in the Power of His might. Love you much. Yours Truly Mary Brown (Childs)
Yolanda James
December 28, 2010
To the Copeland Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom will be sorely missed by all.
December 28, 2010
To the entire Copeland family. May the Angels of the Lord comfort you in your time of loss. I remember your mom was such a sweet mother from the days on Holloway when we were all little. I know she will surely be missed.
Please take some measure of comfort in knowing that we care deeply for your precious loss.
Steven / Tami and the entire Vestal family
December 28, 2010
Allan & Robert and the rest of the family may the peace and blessing of God be with you during this very hard time in your life, loosing a mother is very hard although she will be gone from your sight she will forever be on your mind and in your heart rest in peace mother. Kathryn(kay) Kenneth (Angie)Candler
kenneth candler
December 28, 2010
Allan & Robert and the rest of the family may the peace and blessing of God be with you during this very hard time in your life, loosing a mother is very hard although she will be gone from your sight she will forever be on your mind and in your heart rest in peace mother. Kathryn(kay) Kenneth (Angie)Candler
kenneth candler
December 28, 2010
To Allan & Robert our prayer go out to you and the rest of the family may God continue to hold your hand and guide your feet as you continue to walk down this road without your mother. ken-ken
kenneth candler
December 28, 2010
To all the family members of Sister Martha Ann Copeland, I would like to say may the peace and blessing of God be with you all during this very hard time in your life, mother may be gone from your eye sight but she will forever be in your heart and on you mind and you will see her some day soon. Kenneth Candler Unity Lodge 115 Dayton Ohio
Charlene Spence
December 28, 2010
Darrell and Family, My prayers go out to you and your family. May god continue to watch over you all.
Kandi Lane
December 27, 2010
May the lord be with you all in this sad time in your life. Ms. Martha I will miss you you made my day at work glad i got to meet you and please watch over us all
Theotis James
December 27, 2010
Darrell, Marsha, Clarence, Allan, Robert and families, may the Lord comfort your hearts and give you peace which passes all understanding.
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