Laura Bryan Cope Obituary

The passing of Laura Bryan Cope in Tampa, Florida occurred on September 18, 2026. Laura, born on April 2, 1956 in Leavenworth, Kansas, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Blount Thorp and Col. Edward Harrison Cope; Edward Harrison Cope, Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Brian Fuller; her daughters, Olivia LeClair Kim (Philip) and Eleanor LeClair (Matt Lighthall); her stepsons, Cory Fuller (Valerie) and Adam Fuller (Johanna Crave); her grandchildren, Freya, Vienna, Catherine, Tenny, Keeley, Eisley and Kierin; and her sister Ann Cope Mueller. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Instead of flowers, donations can be made to support arts education at the Straz Center or Tampa Museum of Art.