Mary Jane Copeland
June 19, 1932 ~ July 4, 2013
Mary Jane Copeland, 81, Mooresville, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 4, 2013. Mrs. Copeland was born June 19, 1932, in Indianapolis, to the late James Moreau Benton and Mildred (Dismore) Fields.
She was a 1950 graduate of Mooresville High School and remained active through the years with the Mooresville Alumni and helped plan the annual dinner. She was a member of the Mooresville Friends Church and Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority. She had worked for Goodman’s, as a secretary for Doctor Karpel, and at the Speedway Dairy Queen. In addition, she worked for the State of Indiana in the Department of Revenue. Mrs. Copeland loved her life on the farm, and enjoyed gardening, canning, embroidery, and swinging on her porch. She could often be found cheering on sidelines at her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. She will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, James M. Copeland.
Survivors include her husband, Dwayne Copeland, to whom she was united in marriage August 30, 1951; children, Nina Mynatt (Steve) of Mooresville, Dale Copeland (Jackie) of Plainfield, and Rex Copeland of Mooresville; half-sister, Vicki Lasiter (Harry) of Mooresville; grandchildren, Cris Mynatt (Hali), Carrie Justus, Steve Mynatt, Jr; Sarah, Joseph, and Anna Copeland; Megan and Jessica Copeland; Craig Copeland (Stephanie), Eric and Adam McGuire; five great grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2013, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2013. Pastor Sue Whitesel will officiate, and burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Churches in Mission. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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In high school, God sent a certain guardian angel to guide and watch over me…Mary Jane Copeland. She has been my rock and mentor everyday since. Unfortunately, today I’m forced to say goodbye but I can just hear him welcoming her to her new heavenly home. He will be saying ‘well done my good and faithful servant’. She loved and blessed everyone she met. Our lives are going to feel the loss forever and all we can do is strive to be like her to honor her. Good-bye Mary Jane. I love you as you taught me to love everyone. Farrell Copeland McGuire:)
mary jane will be greatly missed. she was such fun to have in our carpool for nearly15 years. she found humor in all kinds of situations, one i remember especially. She had a problem pronouncing odd names, and when we passed by the Eitlejorg Museum on the way to work, she struggled with the name, so she dubbed it ‘The Elton John Museum’ and that’s what it was, in our little group, from then on! She also had a problem with the vehicle called Mitsabishe, but I won’t repeat how that came out! She was a joy to know!
My condolence to all the Copeland Family. Mary Jane always had a smile and a kind word, always so cheerful and you felt uplifted just being in her presence. I will miss her, and I’m thankful I was blessed to know her. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead as you deal with the void left in your lives. Mary Jane was a lovely lady. Lynn Bucker Taylor
Nina and Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Rita Timmons
Jackie and Dale and the Copeland family I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM AND GRANDMOTHER MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL YOUR FAMILY Betty, Ronna and Vicki Mattox
Thanks so much Betty that means a lot.
Nina: Your mother was one of the first women I met when I moved to Mooresville 40 years ago, from the time I met her until the last time I saw her she never seemed to change, she always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. God be with you and your family during this time. Sondra Cooper
Always love giving you a pedicure. There were always a couple special places to attend to on the bottom of your feet & I enjoyed making sure you were happy. I will always carry special memories of Millie & now of you. Thank you Nina for being such a special daughter. With much love from Tamara ( Tips & Toes ) 🙂
Janie is in heaven with mom taking up where they left off. I am so sorry to hear MJ has left us for heaven. Give our love from Fla to all the family. we love you and know what your going thur. Love Kriisti Watson Burns