Julia Carole Miller Copeland
Julia Carole Miller Copeland
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Julia Carole Miller Copeland, 83, of Edenton died Friday, October 24, 2025. She was a daughter of the late John Edward Miller and Gracie Davis Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Dean W. Copeland; brother, Thomas Miller, Cordell and Tracy Miller; half brother and sister, J.E. Miller and Lucy H. Byrum.
She spent her whole career as a public school librarian and retired from Ahoskie Grade School.
Surviving her are her son, Carroll N. Copeland (Kristy); sister, Sarah Morris; grandchildren, Brooke Copeland, Carlton Copeland, Robert Rusbuldt and Evan Copeland (Katelyn); 9 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.
A celebration of Julia’s life will be held at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, Edenton with Reverend Randy Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 to 4:00 pm prior to the service.
Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
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