Rachel Lou Burton Copeland Obituary (1939

Mrs. Rachel Lou Burton Copeland, age 73, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on April 17, 1939 in Trimble County, Kentucky. She was the loving daughter of the late, Selby & Lena Mae Rowlett Burton. She was raised in Trimble County moving to Madison in 1955. Rachel was united in marriage on September 27, 1955 in Madison to Grover Copeland, Sr. This happy union was blessed with five sons and two daughters. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed crocheting, caring for her family. Rachel was employed with the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Madison as a shoe cutter for 15 years. She retired after 35 years of service at Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion serving in all capacities there. Rachel was a life member of the Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion Auxiliary and had served as President for eleven years. She also was a member of the Eagles Lodge in North Vernon and a life member of the Madison VFW Post 1969 Auxiliary. Rachel will be remembered for her Patriotism and giving nature. Rachel was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Fan. Rachel died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 6:54 p.m. at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Rachel will be missed by her loving sons: Grover Copeland, Jr. & his wife, Wanda of Madison, Indiana, Dicky Copeland of Madison, Indiana, Gail Copeland & his wife, Dianna of Madison, Indiana, Danny Copeland & his wife, Jeanette of Madison, Indiana, Darris Copeland & his wife, Christian of Richmond, Indiana; her loving daughters: Linda Davis Barron & her husband, Mick of Madison, Indiana, Gwen Nolan Miller & her husband, Tony of Madison, Indiana; her loving sisters: Florene Bur Spry of Deputy, Indiana, Ida Smith of Madison, Indiana, Jean Reed & her husband, George of Madison, Indiana, Jody Brady & her husband, Merv of LaGrange, Kentucky, Brenda Brittian of Madison, Indiana; 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren several nieces, nephews & other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Selby & Lena Mae Rowlett Burton; her husband, Grover Copeland, Sr. died, October 17, 2008; her sisters, Delma Wise Breeden, Judy Boone, Eula Mae Young; her brothers, Edward Burton, Darrell Burton & Ricky Burton; her daughter in law, Janet Wheeler Copeland died, August 8, 2011. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., by the Rev. Robert Leach at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. SPECIAL SERVICES Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion Auxiliary will conduct services on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Madison VFW Post 1969 Auxiliary will conduct a service on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Rachel Lou Burton Copeland, please click here to visit our sympathy store.