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Virginia Copp Obituary
Virginia was born August 18, 1926 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Edward and Ida (Blankenship) Dodson.
She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved bingo and attending auctions.
She was a Telephone Operator at the University of Kansas for 23 years until she retired.
She married Lowell Edgar "Dode" Copp June 12, 1949 in Oskaloosa, KS. He preceded her in death April 5, 2007.
Survivors include daughter, Leslie "Sue" Carleen Kerns and husband, Keith, Tuscon, AZ, sons, Dennis Copp and wife, Nancy, Lawrence, David Copp and wife, Marla, Lawrence, Doug Copp, and significant other, Sheila, Lawrence; seven grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Copp; two brothers, Edward Dodson, Sonny Dodson; and three sisters, Goldie Harmon, Joy Eulich and June Burden.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Lawrence Salvation Army and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to warrenmcelwain.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Copp
5 Entries
November 11, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)
November 10, 2016
Grandma you were so loved and we will forever miss you!
Tanner, Raegan , Brecken and Brinkley
Duane Mellenbruch
November 10, 2016
Virginia worked with my mother, Yvonne, at the KU telephone office for lots of years. Mom considered Virginia not just a good colleague, but also a great friend. My family is praying for peace, comfort, and many happy memories for you in this time of loss. Take care.
Marilyn Howard
November 8, 2016
Sorry for your loss. RIP Virginia
November 8, 2016
To all the Copp family sorry for your loss .Skip and Mary Montgomery
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