Oneita Ruth Copeland


Oneita Ruth (Brunson) Copeland, age 92, of LaRue, died Friday November 2, 2007 at 2:35 PM at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

Born July 17, 1915 in Marion, Ohio the daughter of the late Louis Frank and Ivah Mae (Williams) Brunson.  On September 7, 1932 in Marion, Ohio she married Gerald Neely Copeland who preceded her in death on August 26, 2003.  Oneita was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She enjoyed collecting antiques and treasured he collection of antique dolls. She was a devout member of the Heritage Bible Church of Marion, Ohio.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by two sons; Stanley A. (Joyce) Copeland of Cocoa, Florida, Gary M. (Edith) Copeland of LaRue, a daughter Linda (Larry) Crowe of Arizona, a cherished sister Geraldine “Jerry” Griffis of Akron, and two dear brothers-in-law Roland (Emogene) Briggs of Mansfield, and Mitchell Rech of Florida.  Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 7 sisters, 4 brothers 1 grandson and 2 great grandsons

A memorial service will be held at the Heritage Bible Church at 193 Marion-Williamsport Rd, Marion, Ohio on Friday November 9, 2007 at 11:00 AM.  With the Rev. Gary Brugger officiating. Oneita’s wishes were that donations be made to the Heritage Christian Academy located at 193 Marion Williamsport Rd. Marion, Ohio 43302.  There will be no calling hours or graveside services.  The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is handling the arrangements for the family.

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