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May Copeland Obituary

May France Copeland CHARLESTON - May France Copeland, widow of Leon Jackson Copeland, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 31, 2012. She was born in Charleston, SC on August 12, 1924 and graduated from Bishop England High School. May was a devoted mother to her children and worked with her late husband, Jack, at Schiff Shoes in South Windermere Center for many years. She retired from Dillard's Department Store in Citadel Mall. May was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and Perpetual Adoration. She was predeceased by her husband and a son, Leon J. Copeland, Jr. May is survived by 4 Children, Donna C. Tucker and her husband, Wayne, of Kingwood, TX., Ronald J. Copeland and his wife, Agnes, of Cayce, SC., J. Michael Copeland and his wife, Debbie, of Goose Creek, SC and Stephen A. Copeland and his wife, Amy, of Columbus, NC as well as 6 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren The relatives and friends of May F. Copeland are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon, Friday, January 4, 2013, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. Burial will be at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday morning at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Her Guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2013.

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Mark Hoover

January 14, 2013

To Mike and all the family ,I am very sorry for your loss.

Roseanna Smith

January 4, 2013

To Agnes Copeland and all your family, sorry for your loss. Remember the great memories

Jean Bullock

January 4, 2013

Donna, Wayne, Ronnie, Aggie, Michael, Debbie, Stevie, and Amy... Your Mom / Mom-in-Law was such an amazing woman. I am thankful for the friendship that she and my Mom had, and thankful for the forever friendship that we have had with Donna and Wayne, and all of Donna's family. Your Mom's passing is our loss, however is Heaven's Gain. She is in God's Perfect Care. I'm sure the angels rejoiced when she entered the Kingdom of Heaven. I also know that my mom gave her a great big hug!!! Love you guys forever!!!! Bill & Jean

January 4, 2013

Dear Cousins, You were all blessed with a precious mother and we know you will miss her on this earth. Our blessed hope is in knowing we will see our loved ones again some sweet day. We found out too late to join you for the funeral service, but want you to know we care and have love for all of you. Trisha Chiles and Mary Jo Lowry.

January 4, 2013

To all of the Copeland family,
Wanted to let you know you are all in my prayers. I was a classmate of Donna's at Blessed Sacrament and BEHS class of 1971. During your difficult journey, your family will remain in my prayers, God Bless!! Mark J. Smith

bernie ritter

January 4, 2013

TO the Copeland Family,
Sorry for the loss of your Mother, your family is in my prayers.

January 4, 2013

Cousins, Ronnie, Donna, Stepthen, Michael, I just read in the paper about Aunt May. She was always so kind to me, especially when I lost my mother at a young age. She always wanted to know if I wanted her to fix me something to eat or if I needed any thing. I know she will be missed by the whole family. She was a true southern lady and a woman of God. Bless all of you. Cousin Rudy, and Patsy, ( and our children Kasey and Garris).

January 4, 2013

Copeland Family, Please accept my condolences on the death of your mom/grandma, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady. Love, Cyndi Fritz

Bill,Joyce Aydlett

January 3, 2013

To Donna and Wayne Tucker,Michael,Steven ,Ronald Copeland,Our Deepest Sympathy On The Loss Of Your Special Mother.

The Malaskys

January 3, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about your mom. It has been such a hard year for you all. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We love you.

January 3, 2013

Donna and Wayne, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Donna and Curt Sellentin

Jimmy & Patricia Brennan

January 3, 2013

To Donna, Wayne & Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your Mom, Donna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love,

January 2, 2013

Dear Debbie and Michael,
I am so sorry to hear about Moms passing. She was a fighter but is at peace now and in heaven where she definitely belongs. She was a loving and giving person to her family and friends. My sincerest sympathy Stacy Redman

Veronica McNamara

January 2, 2013

Steve and Amy, Sorry to read of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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