Eleanor Ferguson Copeman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eleanor Lee Ferguson Copeman age 73 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, February 28, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 16, 1943 at Horner, WV, the daughter of the late Havard Kenneth Ferguson and Peggy Lucille Stalnaker Ferguson. On November 15, 1963, she was married to Douglas A. Copeman, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, M. Christine Copeman of Marietta, GA and Tammy S. Copeman and Debra J. Copeman, both of Elkins. One brother, James K. Ferguson of Elkins and one step-brother, Garry Phillips of Florida, also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.B. (Dick) Stalnaker and Mary Stalnaker, an uncle, James Stalnaker and an aunt, Mary Zelma Stalnaker Cutwright. Eleanor was a graduate of Elkins High School. She was a homemaker, devoted mother and worked as a school cook for Randolph County Schools for 25 years until her retirement. She was an active helper with the 4-H of Randolph County for several years and a member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church of Elkins. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 4th from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Rick Price officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgetown Cemetery near Horner, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that contributions may be made to any of the following organizations: National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL, 33131, Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living, 109 Randolph Ave., Elkins, WV 26241, Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 First Street, Elkins, WV 26241, and to the Randolph County 4-H Leaders, 32 Randolph Ave., Suite 102, Elkins, WV 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Eleanor Lee Ferguson Copeman. Condolences may be made to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

Tributes

Eleanor Ferguson Copeman

February 16, 1943 - February 28, 2016