BERNICE COPELAND,
69, of Kingston, died following a long illness, Saturday, May 14, 2011 with her family by her side at United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center. She was born September 9, 1941 in Bell County, KY to Charlie and Mary (Cinnamon) Carroll. She married Stuart Dean Copeland December 24, 1987 in Kingston.
Bernice worked for Snover Stamping for several years. She was the owner and operator of Maryland Fried Chicken in Marlette for about five years. During this time she also did catering. Bernice later worked as a caregiver for five years. Bernice was a strong supporter of the military with eight of her children and grandchildren serving. She enjoyed gardening, canning, playing Euchre and fishing. She loved visiting the casinos with Stuart. Bernice was a very fun loving person and loved to joke with her family and friends. Her positive outlook gave her reason to find hope in every person. Bernice faced every challenge with grace and assured all around her “I’ll be alright”. She loved her dog, Benji who was always by her side. Most important to Bernice were her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed having her family around and was excited at the thought of the new great grandchildren due soon. When asked when she would stop worrying about them, she replied, “It is my job to worry about you, no matter how old you are”.
Bernice is survived by her husband, Stuart; children: Michael (Tina) Miracle of Whittemore, Carmen (Doug) Batzloff of Lapeer, William (Christina) Miracle III of Locust Grove, GA, Robert (Elenita) Miracle of Sharpsburg, KY, Alice “Marge” Vincent of Greenbush; step-children: Curt (Kim) Copeland of Kingston, Lori (Robin) King of Kingston, Cari (Joe) Syms of Mt. Olive, MS; grandchildren: Victoria, Christopher, Tommelee, Nicholas, Brittany, Brian, Anthony (Jamie), Joli, William IV, Angelica, Justin, Megan (Nate), Emily, Ashley; step-grandchildren: Nicole, Daniel, Stephanie (Tim), Bobbi (Jeremy), Jeremy, Johnny, Jimmy; great grandchildren: Tristan, Mikayla, Jacob, Owen, James, Brianna, Payton, Corbin and two more due this summer; brother, Don (Vestie) Carroll of Harlan County, KY; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by infant son, Jimmy Miracle; step-granddaughter, Rhonda King; sisters: Beada Wazniak, Lucille Glaser, Helen Carroll; brother, Jack Carroll.
Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Kingston Wesleyan Church with Pastor Len Wyatt officiating. Interment will be in Novesta Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Ms. Copeland will be her grandsons: Daniel, Nick, Jeremy, Johnny, Jimmy, Chris, Tommelee, Will, Justin, Anthony and Jeff. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or United Hospice of Marlette. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home – Kingston
11 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Kingston Wesleyan Church – Kingston
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
69, of Kingston, died following a long illness, Saturday, May 14, 2011 with her family by her side at United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center. She was born September 9, 1941 in Bell County, KY to Charlie and Mary (Cinnamon) Carroll. She married Stuart Dean Copeland December 24, 1987 in Kingston.
Bernice worked for Snover Stamping for several years. She was the owner and operator of Maryland Fried Chicken in Marlette for about five years. During this time she also did catering. Bernice later worked as a caregiver for five years. Bernice was a strong supporter of the military with eight of her children and grandchildren serving. She enjoyed gardening, canning, playing Euchre and fishing. She loved visiting the casinos with Stuart. Bernice was a very fun loving person and loved to joke with her family and friends. Her positive outlook gave her reason to find hope in every person. Bernice faced every challenge with grace and assured all around her “I’ll be alright”. She loved her dog, Benji who was always by her side. Most important to Bernice were her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed having her family around and was excited at the thought of the new great grandchildren due soon. When asked when she would stop worrying about them, she replied, “It is my job to worry about you, no matter how old you are”.
Bernice is survived by her husband, Stuart; children: Michael (Tina) Miracle of Whittemore, Carmen (Doug) Batzloff of Lapeer, William (Christina) Miracle III of Locust Grove, GA, Robert (Elenita) Miracle of Sharpsburg, KY, Alice “Marge” Vincent of Greenbush; step-children: Curt (Kim) Copeland of Kingston, Lori (Robin) King of Kingston, Cari (Joe) Syms of Mt. Olive, MS; grandchildren: Victoria, Christopher, Tommelee, Nicholas, Brittany, Brian, Anthony (Jamie), Joli, William IV, Angelica, Justin, Megan (Nate), Emily, Ashley; step-grandchildren: Nicole, Daniel, Stephanie (Tim), Bobbi (Jeremy), Jeremy, Johnny, Jimmy; great grandchildren: Tristan, Mikayla, Jacob, Owen, James, Brianna, Payton, Corbin and two more due this summer; brother, Don (Vestie) Carroll of Harlan County, KY; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by infant son, Jimmy Miracle; step-granddaughter, Rhonda King; sisters: Beada Wazniak, Lucille Glaser, Helen Carroll; brother, Jack Carroll.
Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Kingston Wesleyan Church with Pastor Len Wyatt officiating. Interment will be in Novesta Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Ms. Copeland will be her grandsons: Daniel, Nick, Jeremy, Johnny, Jimmy, Chris, Tommelee, Will, Justin, Anthony and Jeff. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or United Hospice of Marlette. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home – Kingston
11 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Kingston Wesleyan Church – Kingston
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
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