SESSER – Norma Jeane Copeland, a long-time Sesser resident, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Helia Healthcare of Benton.
She was born on January 6, 1928, in Dieterich, IL, to Albert F. and Rosa (Strong) White. She married Leo Copeland on June 30, 1948, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1989.
Norma taught elementary school for over 35 years, retiring from Christopher Elementary School. In retirement she did individual tutoring.
Norma is survived by one son, Rev. Paul (Diane) Copeland of Kewanee, IL; 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 nieces, and 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Robert Copeland; one grandson, Joshua Copeland; two brothers, Albert R. White and Harold E. White; and one sister, Lenora Poehler.
A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Sesser Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
Memorial donations can be given to Sesser Methodist Church, Sesser Library, or to Spero Family Services in Mt. Vernon.
The Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of arrangements.
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