Joan Copfer Obituary
Joan Ellen Copfer, 86, of Cleveland sadly left us on July 9th 2024, due to complications from a major stroke. She leaves behind her loving husband of 43 years, Douglas Copfer.
Born March 26th, 1938, in Bradley County, to her parents Arnold and Fannie Murphy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.
She is survived by her husband Douglas Copfer, son Samuel Keith Collins (Lisa), sister Helen Jennings (Edward), brother James Murphy (Karen), brother Charles Murphy (Angie), sister Janet Price (Todd), five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Fannie Murphy, daughter Vickie Lynn (Collins) Wagner, and son Ricky Nelson Collins all of Cleveland.
A graveside memorial will be held at Johnston Cemetery, in Georgetown,Tennessee at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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