Mary Copp Obituary

Mary H. Copp, 83, passed away Sept 19th, 2012. She was born on Aug. 13, 1929 in Carbondale, Kansas to Ben and Lula (Dillion) Mohler. Grew up in the Lonestar Lake Area. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1947. Worked for the Delbert Richardson Insurance Agency and retired in 1977. In 1948 she married Merle L. Commons, they later divorced. In 1973 she married William (BIll) Copp, he passed away in 1989. She is survived by two sons, James L. Commons and wife Barbara of Newton, Kansas, and Michael L. Commons of Lawrence, Kansas and one daughter Teresa M. Commons- Moore of Suwanee, Georgia. Mary had seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, who preceded her in death also on Sept. 19, 2012.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, three brothers, five sisters, and her long time companion Lloyd Jameson.
Mary was a member of the Lawrence Friends Church since 1946. She was a long time member of the Lawrence Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Visitation will be at the Lawrence Funeral Chapel on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 from six to eight p.m. Grave side service will be held at Washington Creek Cemetery, on Tuesday Sept. 25, 2012 at 11:00a.m.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in her name to the Heartland Hospice Services and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxilary #309 in care of the Chapel Oaks Lawrence Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences can be made at www.chapeloaksne.com
Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 23, 2012.
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One of the nicest ladies I ever met. Wish I would have known her longer. Carol Folks

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Carol Folks

September 27, 2012

Jimmy and Mike, I was so sorry to see that your mother passed. My heartfelt condolances to you and your families. It's been many years since we have seen each other, but memories are always with us. May God grant you comfort and peace from your memories of your mom.
God be with each of you.

Connie Laughlin-Bishop

September 25, 2012

we are sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She shared a room with my mother at Brandon Woods. We will miss her.

Sharon & John Walburn

September 25, 2012

I heard of Mary's death at our Dillon reunion at Washington Creek Church yesterday. I knew she was in failing health. She started our Dillon cousin reunion in August 1988. She lived a long and productive wholesome life. Your 1st cousin, Richard Dillon, Centropolis

Richard Dillon

September 24, 2012

Sorry to read of Mary's death. We know she is in a better place. God bless her.

Doris Pratt

September 24, 2012

Ms. Mary, I didnt get to know you for very long, but I feel very blessed to have had you as my friend for as long as God choose for our lives to have entertwined. I always enjoyed our visits so much on the phone, and seeing your big smile, always made me smile. I know you are so happy to have been reunited with your family and loved ones and I will look forward to seeing you again someday, in Gods heavenly home. Luv Carol Folks

Carol Folks

September 24, 2012

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