Bettie Marie Copeland Obituary
The memory of Bettie Marie Copeland of Pekin, Illinois, who passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bettie Marie Copeland to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Luther and Mary Marie Snoke (Spain); her children, Debra Ann Murphy, Mel Gass and John Gass; and her siblings, Howard Snoke and Joyce Elaine Singleton.
She is survived by: her husband Everett Ray Copeland; her daughters, Joni Andrews (Scott) of Tremont and Sandy Marie Garfield (Fred) of Mexico, Missouri; and her stepdaughters, Linett Sturch (Mike) of San Jose and Melanie Berman of Moline. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the First Church of the Brethren of Peoria. A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter, 614 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614.
