Elizabeth Marie Cope's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Granite City, Illinois

Elizabeth Marie Cope

June 1, 1936 - June 7, 2025 (89 years old)

Granite City, Illinois

Elizabeth Marie Cope's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Granite City, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home

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Elizabeth Marie Cope

June 1, 1936 - June 7, 2025 (89 years old)

Granite City, Illinois

Elizabeth Marie Cope Obituary

The passing of Elizabeth Marie Cope of Granite City, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 7, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elizabeth Marie Cope to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas D. Penney and Eunice Ray Penney (Burgess); her husband Reverend Alfred E. "Gene" Cope; her grandson Adam Cope; and her siblings, Izola, Dora, Eunice, Eva, Casa, Meta, Ray, Monte, Bruce, Lonnie and Oral.

She is survived by: her daughter Kristy; her son-in-law Eugene Coughlin of Collinsville; her sons, Gene (Tammy Cope Jr.) and Rev. Richard L. (Debbie Cope); her grandchildren, Michelle, Amy, Marissa, Jonathan, Emily, Tiffany, Tabitha, Timothy and Trevorr; and her brother Ule Penney. She is also survived by nieces; nephews; other extended family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, June 13th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the City Temple (4751 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040).

Memorials may be made to City Temple. Keep Elizabeth Marie Cope's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home



Thu

June 12

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Irwin Chapel
3960 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

Fri

June 13

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

City Temple
4751 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

Fri

June 13

Funeral service

10:00 AM

City Temple
4751 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

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