In loving memory of Susan Copenhaver of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, who departed this world on April 14, 2024 at the age of 61. Susan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susan Copenhaver to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Henry Lauenstein and Bertha Carolyn Lauenstein; her husband Col. Joseph E. Copenhaver, Jr.; and her sister Patricia. She is survived by : her sons, Gordon Donahue (Dolly), Craig Donahue (DeMar), Chief Warrant Officer 4, Nicholas Copenhaver (Kaitlin), Adam Copenhaver, Eric Copenhaver and Ian Copenhaver (Hollie); her grandchildren, Jackson, Charlotte, Cooper, Claire, Walker and Sonny; her siblings, Debb Forshey-Choma (Steve) and Kevin Lauenstein (Christy); her nieces, Melissa Schwind (Kevin) and Mandy Forshey; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Addilyn, Theodore, Justin and Amor; her aunt Shirley; her cousins, Tam (Eric), Abigail, Pam (Pete), Samantha, Peter, Todd (Tanya), Clara and Sofia; her sister-in-law Dr. Lisa Martin (James); and her nieces and nephews, Alexandra and Blake.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Thomas Funeral Home (401 N Ennis St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Funeral Home Inc