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Martha Coppage Obituary

Martha Ann Coppage, graduate of Jackson High School in Jacksonville, FL, Class of 1962, passed away in Frederick, MD after an extended illness, on April 18, 2012.

She is survived by daughters Janice Jowers Berman Smith (Mrs. Greg) and Brecca Berman Faust (Mrs. Col. Don); grandchildren Nathan (McKenna) and Sarah; and great-grandchild Jillian; as wellassiblingsBetty Richards (Mrs. Jack), Paul Coppage (Darlene), Sara Ellis ( Jim),LouiseKirkland,Mary Watson (Mrs. Bill), and Johnny Coppage.

She was preceded in death by parents Mary Lorene and Louis Coppage. As a child, Martha enjoyed visiting thefamily farm in Hahira, GA. She was an accomplished seamstress and cook and an aficionado of Bruster's icecream.

The family requests donations to charity in lieu of flowers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Frederick News-Post on May 11, 2012.

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Tammy Ingram

July 17, 2012

My time spent with Martha are great memories and we had alot of fun times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rebecca & Pam Lopez

July 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Martha was a very sweet and precious lady and will be greatly missed. You have our deepest sympathies and condolensces. May God bless you and comfort you at this time.

James & Yolande Stringfellow

July 10, 2012

Brecca, may your Mom find peace in heaven. Again, our condolences.

Doris Driskell

May 15, 2012

So sorry for your loss. What a shock . She will be missed. Doris (Chesser/Coppage) Driskell

May 15, 2012

To the Coppage family, I am sorry to hear of Marthas passing. She was always such a sweet, and beautiful lady. Our prayers are with you. Lynn Reno Wilson and Ronny Wilson AJ Class of 64

Bill Goodwin

May 15, 2012

I remember Martha in school as a bright and beautiful young lady. May God Bless Martha and comfort her family. Bill Goodwin (Andrew Jackson 62)

Joe Townsend

May 15, 2012

Our Prayers are with you at this time. May your wonderful memories help you get through your loss. God Bless, Joe and Katrina Townsend(Andrew Jackson)

Kay & Arnold Haynes

May 14, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Martha was a beautiful lady; We will remember you both in our prayers.

Brenda Cosby

May 13, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss...I did not know Martha but I do know John...What a wonderful family...Brenda Harrell Cosby..

May 13, 2012

Col. Don and Mrs. Brecca Faust
Frederick, Maryland

May 13, 2012

May God comfort all of Martha's family. We were very good friends in high school and lost touch over the years, which I regret. Sweet memories are a gift from God.

Cecelia Armstrong Welch

May 13, 2012

May the family find comfort in the memories. Keeping in mind the Scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain us during difficult times (John 17:3)

John Coppage

May 13, 2012

Miss you always. Love, Johnny.

Sally Coppage

May 13, 2012

What a beautiful woman! I'm sorry I never knew her, but I do know her baby brother, John. We have been married for 4 1/2 years and there has never been a sweeter man in the world. My sympathies to Mary's immediate family as well as the entire Coppage family. Any and all of you may contact us in Jacksonville at 904-737-0213.

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