Betty Jean Vangilder Copeland departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Charter Assisted Living, in Jackson, TN, at the age of 93.
Betty was the only child of Joe and Louella Garrett Vangilder who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bill Copeland, her daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Jeff Simon, grandsons, Matthew (Laura) and Luke (Brenna) Simon, great-grandchildren, Iris, Parker, and Theo Simon.
Until her health declined, Betty enjoyed painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and making quilt tops.
She loved her daughter, grandsons and great-grandchildren and always had a big smile when she was around them.
A celebration of Betty’s life will be held Sunday, November 17, at 2:00 PM at Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends from 1:00 to 2:00 with the service following. Burial will be at Woodland Heights Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to Children’s Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR.