Christine Copeland's Obituary
Christine Copeland
Christine Copeland was born April 5, 1924 in Forest, Louisiana to J. W. and Minnie Chapman. She was preceded in death by her parents and Brother Jack Chapman.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Lena and Tom Mitchell; beloved and very special friends Mary and Manning and the Reverends Lisa and Paul Klaus.
She lived in Louisiana and Arkansas before moving to Longview in 1974. She was a wonderful mother, homemaker, and friend. She loved to work in her yard and took great pride in making it look pretty she was one of the few people who actually liked to mow and trim hedges. She was a devoted Dallas Cowboy fan faithful whether they were winning or losing.
She was a member of the Woodland Christian Church.
The family requests that memorials be made to: Alzheimer?s Alliance of Northeast Texas, Inc., 3613 S. Broadway, Ste. 401, Tyler, TX 75701 or Woodland Christian Church, 511 W. Richardson, Longview, TX 75603.
The Family would like to give special thank you?s to:
The staffespecially the C.N. A.?s and Nurses on D-Hall of Whispering Pines Lodge for their care and concern of Mom for the last 2 ½ years.
A very loving thank you to Mary and Manning Mitchell for their love, devotion, and concern for Mom; not only through her illness but for taking her into the family and making her as one of their own.
Love and thanks to the Reverends Lisa and Paul Klaus for not only supporting her spiritually but for loving her and showing that love in so many ways.
Honorary Pallbearers
Joe Mitchell
Bill Mitchell
Mike Campbell
Dennis Sanford
Funeral services will be held Ten O'clock A. M.Saturday October 18, 2003 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home 1617 Judson Road with the Reverends Lisa and Paul Klaus officiating. Graveside services will be held at One O?clock PM Monday October 20, 2003 in Forest Lawn Cemetery Forest, Louisiana under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday October 17, 2003 from 6pm until 8pm.
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