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Dorothy L. Copeland
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Dorothy Copeland Obituary
She was the wife of Tommy C. Copeland Sr.
Born in Manchester, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Hardy and Johnnie Emma (Mc-Afee) Ellison.
She was a licensed practical nurse and worked for St. Joseph Medical Center doing private duty nursing. She retired from the dietary department of Berks Heim, Bern Township.
She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church since 1955, and was a past president of the usher board and the missionary society. She also was a past superintendent of the junior ushers and a member of the Reading Ushers Union.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Willie A. Copeland, West Wyomissing; and Clark Russell Copeland, Reading; and a daughter, Terri Copeland, at home.
Other survivors include two sisters, Laverne (Ellison) Motley, Bloomington, Ind.; and Mary Emma (Ellison) Crawl, Reading.
There also are three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Tommy C. Copeland Jr., in 1949; a grandson who was her heart, Stephen M. Copeland, in 2000; and two sisters, Sarah and Joann Ellison.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Reading, with the Rev. Dr. Bernie Manning officiating. Entombment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Friends may call Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of services in the church.
Instead of sending flowers, donations may be made to St. John Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 436 S. Seventh St., Reading, PA 19602. T.J. Baker Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
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Alice Robertson-Natera
August 25, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you. She will always be in our heart and memory.
Valerie Haynes-Booth
August 15, 2008
Russell and family,
Thinking of you in my prayers, may you find comfort in the Lord. He is the Only One that can take one through the loss of a parent. Lean on Him.
Clifton, Janice and Vince Sheriff
August 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family. Dot was a good hearted lady and she will be deeply missed by many God bless
Donald Brillhart
August 8, 2008
Willie: Deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother.
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Juliah McGhee & Family
August 4, 2008
Dear Tommy & Family
Prays are with you at this moment on the loss of Dorothy. Just know that God has called her home and she is resting. May God continue to Bless you in the days to come, just lean on him and he will see you through. God Bless
Felice Williams
August 4, 2008
May the lord bless you all in this time of need. God mother meant alot to me I loved her so much. And if you need me just call me I will be there. She will be deeply missed. I love you all.
Cliff Barksdale(Ellison)
August 4, 2008
I'm so sorry, I can not be there in person to share.
but my prayers are there with you all.
I'm sadden to hear about Aunt Dot's passing, but I know God knows best.
I thank God for all thet Aunt Dot has taught me. She will forver be in my heart.
My love also Uncle fish, and rest of my family there. I miss you all
You all are in my heart and prayers
Continue to rember me and my family in your prayers.
I LOVE YOU ALL
Cliff
DEBRA (BURGESS) CROOM
August 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Phyllis (Sanders) Collins
August 4, 2008
Sorry for your loss. She is with the Lord.
Ruby Copeland-Batts
August 4, 2008
Willie (Mickey) and Russell, You are truly in my Prayers. Your Mother was a beautiful person and she will be missed by all of us. I Pray that God will give you the strength to endure this time of sorrow. Prayerfully with Love and God's Grace and Mercy.
John L Greene Jr
August 3, 2008
Russell, sorry to hear of your lost,
May God keep you ,and yours in your time of sorrow.
GOD BLESS YOU
John L Greene Jr
Kenneth & Deidre Godfrey
August 3, 2008
To The Copeland Family,
May your memories help you get thru this time of sorrow. May God comfort you and keep you.
Craig (Flowers) Muhammad
August 3, 2008
To Willie, Russell, and the Copeland, Ms. Dorothy talked with me many, many times about getting my life together while we served the people at Berks Heim. These talks did pay off, and I am honored to know her because her advice aids me daily. May God bless you all, as he has surly blessed Ms. Dorothy. Craig and Family
Linda Lee
August 2, 2008
Russell & Copeland family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep your hands in the unchanging hand of the Lord and He will see you through.
Monique, Mike & Jarae'
August 2, 2008
Russell and family,
With sympathy on the loss of your loved one,may you feel God's loving presence as he helps and comforts you, and with gentle understanding, may he give you strength anew
Hazel Wansley
August 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bennie & Barbara Williams
August 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lawson Duncan& Family
August 2, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
danielle fleischman
August 2, 2008
clark & will; im so sorry to hear about your loss. may she rest in peace. god bless all of you & your family. danielle
Jerry Quiller
August 2, 2008
God Bless you all, my prayers are with. Dot is with the Lord,
Tina Blatt-Kauffman
August 2, 2008
Willie & Steph - Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your Mother & Grandmother...You're in my thoughts & prayers...Take Care...
Deborah Giddens
August 2, 2008
Cousin Fish and family,
Our prayers are with you and your family in your hour of breavement. We know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God continue to give you strength.
Mr. & Mrs. David E. Giddens and family
GRACE WASHINGTON
August 2, 2008
TO THE FAMILY,Dot will be missed,by every one who knew her.She was a person who loved god,her family,and her friends.I will remember her hardy laugh,we had some good talks and laughs,while getting haircuts back in the day.So my friend REST IN PEACE i will miss you.
Linda Kantner
August 2, 2008
Willie:
Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am thinking of you and if you ever need to talk you can always contact me. As you are well aware, I know how it feels to lose someone and I know you have been through this before. God Bless you and your family.
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