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Georgie Copeland Obituary
Georgie was a life-long member of Holy Neck Christian Church. She taught in many different Sunday School Classes and sponsored the youth fellowship both for many years. She sang in the choir since a teenager and served as a deacon and was chair for a couple of years.
Georgie taught secondary Math in Suffolk Public Schools for 25 years and enjoyed teaching Algebra I. During her teaching career she co-sponsored the yearbook for 20 years and taught at Holland High, Forest Glen, Robertson Middle and Lakeland. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Suffolk, Inc. since 1991, where she especially enjoyed chairing the Brunswick Stew Project.
She is survived by her husband James C. Copeland; daughters Nancy D'Amico, Susan Vick (Mark), ML Cruey (Kelly); grandchildren Brittany V. Epperson (David), Reuben Vick, Jack D'Amico, and Abigail Vick; great grandchildren Hartley Mae and Josie Lee Epperson; step-grandchildren Amber Cruey (Travis) and Rachel Cruey; step great grandchildren Isabella, Ethan and Amelia; sisters Margaret Cobb and Mamie Sink; nieces and nephews Ronnie, Harrell, Lorain, Brenda, Curtis, Pam and Tracey; and special friend Shirley Weaver.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 11 AM at Holy Neck Christian Church by Rev. Dr. Dave Meadors. Due to COVID-19 the seating in the church will be limited to family members and Pilot Club Members. The service will be broadcast on 101.5 FM in the church parking lot. The family will receive friends (mask required, and social distance as required by COVID-19 Rules) at the home on Monday, October 19 until Wednesday, October 21, 2020. A private family inurnment will follow at the Norfleet Family Cemetery. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, Suffolk is serving the family.
Memorial donations may be made to Holy Neck Christian Church or to the Cancer Care Foundation, PO Box 12693, Norfolk VA 23541 and online at ccfot.org. The family would like to thank the Medi Hospice Care team for all the care, guidance, and support in caring for Daw Daw. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.
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Kathy Pronley
December 12, 2020
Jimmie and family,
I had the honor of being Georgie Lee's roommate for six weeks in 1974 at Michigan State University. She was the most delightful person I ever knew. I was the youngest person in our NSF group. She was married, had three daughter and a devoted husband who called her every morning while we were there. Even before I ever met him I knew that I wanted to find a man to marry who was just like Jimmie. We kept in touch over the years and my husband got to meet both Georgie and Jimmie twice when they came through Wisconsin. As I was getting out my Christmas cards list I thought I better check on Georgie and Jimmie's status. I was heartbroken to read this obituary but know she is certainly an angel and caring for others from afar. My prayers are with you, Jimmie, and all of your family and all of the others who loved Georgie.
Kathy Steffan Pronley Brookfield, WI.
Donna Williams Goodwin
November 2, 2020
Georgie Lee was a beautiful person and consummate Christian. She was kind, loving and free from judgement when I needed to just that in my life. I am blessed to have known her and am holding her family in my prayers.
Sherry Wimer
October 13, 2020
Georgie was full of life and light. I’m so thankful that I was able to stand in her light even if it was only once a year a Mother’s retreat at John’s River Valley camp. I use to kid her and call her grumpy ol’ lady. However she was anything but grumpy. She had a sweet smile, and a hearty laugh and twinkling eyes. Full of wisdom and faith. I’m hoping to go to the retreat this spring but it will not be the same without her. Prayers to her family for their loss.
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