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Mabel Major Obituary

Mabel Coppock Major, of Memphis, born in Paris, TN in 1927, passed away on June 23rd after a brief battle with cancer. A beloved member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 56 years, she was well known for her loving words of encouragement through her card ministry. She worked alongside her husband, Earl, of Major of Memphis Photography Studio for many years. She leaves her husband, Earl Major; son, Gene Major of Memphis; daughter, Laura Conner of Nashville; brother, John Coppock of Memphis; sisters, Dorothy Hopps of Woodville, AL and Gladys Wood of Atlantic, Iowa; grandsons, Aaron and Zach; and one great-grandson, Eli. Mabel was the daughter of the late Paul R. Coppock, former editorial writer of the Commercial Appeal. Visitation will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1738 Galloway Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38112, Friday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901)382-1000

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jun. 25, 2009.

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Carol Anderson

June 27, 2009

Uncle Earl, Gene and Laura,
I wish I could find the right words. Aunt Mabel was a beautiful person through and through. All my memories of her contain laughter and joy. Her generosity of spirit is timeless and something to aspire to. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Love,
Carol

June 26, 2009

Uncle Earl, Gene, and Laura,
You all are in my prayers. What a joy Aunt Mabel was! I'll always remember her bright smile and vibrant personality. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Linda

Kathy Wright

June 26, 2009

Dear Uncle Earl, Gene and Laura,

My heart goes out to you at the loss of this dear lady. I know she had a strong Christian faith and this brought her comfort and strength her whole life. I will always remember her with love and great affection. God Bless you all.

June 26, 2009

Earl,

Margie and I just want to let you know we are thinking about you. We did not know Mable was ill. She was a fine person and one of the finest persons I have ever met. I know you will miss her and she will be really missed at Trinity.

We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We thought the world of both of you. I always knew if I ever needed someone to do something that all I had to do was call on her.

God Bless,
Terry and Margie Pence

Becky Ray

June 26, 2009

During this time I pray that God will give you peace. Isaiah 41: 10 Fear thou not for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, yea I will help thee yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Rico and Mollee Dagastino

June 25, 2009

Dearest Earl,

Rico and I were so sorry to read of Mabel's passing. What a dear lovely lady she was always sharing a smile and kind welcoming word. We will think of her fondly often and will keep you and yours in our prayers.

Charlie Stripling

June 25, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.

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