Ruby Marie Oliver Cope

Ruby Marie Oliver Cope

Ruby Cope Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 18, 2011.
COPE Ruby Marie Oliver Cope, 90, of Jacksonville, Florida went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She was a much beloved mother, a loving wife, an experienced homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ruby left this world peacefully, surrounded by her family. Ruby was a native and lifetime resident of Jacksonville and was the last survivor of her seven sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Alton Cope Sr. Ruby is survived by her 12 childrenÑdaughters Dixie Bodway, Phyllis Cope, Sylvia Griffin, Camille Sweezy (Dick), Marilyn Spicer (George), Barbara Sheffield (Carl), and Lizabeth Waters (Billy); and sons Alton Cope Jr. (Kathryn), Johnnie Cope (Geraldine), George Cope (Jennie Cook), Miles Cope (Nora), and Morgan Cope (Kathy). Additionally she is survived by many nieces and nephews and more than 150 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 19, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1679 Dunn Ave., with interment to follow at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd., in Jacksonville. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, February 18, 2011 at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida. 781-9262.


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February 28, 2011

DeeDee Eichmiller posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2011

Bob D'Angelo posted to the memorial.

February 19, 2011

gerrie cope posted to the memorial.

DeeDee Eichmiller

February 28, 2011

I love grandma so much! She was always there for me. More times than one she let me live with her. She never turned anyone away! She loved her family as large as it is with all she had! She was a wonderful person! Now she is in heaven with papa. My thoughts and memories of her will always be strong!

Bob D'Angelo

February 20, 2011

To Sylvia and all the Cope family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My boys and I have very fond memories of Ruby from the times we visited your family in Jacksonville.

gerrie cope

February 19, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Gary Poplin

February 19, 2011

Dear George,
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. So sorry I couldn't make the funeral.
Jesus loves you,
Pastor Gary

ronnie weinberg

February 19, 2011

To: Sam (& Kathy)and the family
We do not lose the ones we love -
they only go before.
Where there is everlasting Life -
where sorrow is no more.
And there the soul will always live -
and peace is everywhere.
We do not lose the ones we love -
God Takes Them In His Care.
Ronnie Weinberg (& Terri)

Julie Edge

February 18, 2011

George and Jeannie, I am praying for you and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your families

Owen and Joan (Cope ) Richardson

February 18, 2011

We are sorry to hear about Aunt Rubby's passing.
She was a great lady.
I know she is with Uncle Al and all the family now in heaven .
I injoyed all the great times I had at her home.

God bless and keep you all

Sherrie Venuti

February 18, 2011

Phyllis, Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing may she leave this world with prayers and kind thoughts the same prayers and kind thoughts I am sending to you.

With all my love, Sherrie Venuti

Inez (Cope) Dinkins

February 18, 2011

I am sorry to hear of the families loss. I have fond memories of spending time at Aunt Ruby's house when we were young. I am sure she will be greatly missed. Remeber time heals all things through Christ.

God Bless

Bill & Susan&Devin Toole

February 18, 2011

To all of the Cope Family, We are praying that you find peace with the wonderful memories of your Mother. Aunt Ruby and Uncle Al were so good to me growing up in Jacksonville. I have many special memories of the dairy farm and the whole family having great times together . My Mother , Emma Dorothy will be there to greet Aunt Ruby with joy as will her many other sisters and family. Much love to all of you all of you. Bill (Denny) and Susan Toole

February 18, 2011

mama,i love you for the many times you and daddy help me when i was down.you leave a lot of memories girl.you and daddy are together again.sweet dreams darling. love you so much...johnnie

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