FUNERAL BOOK of MILLIE SARAH SIMONS THOMAS

The children of Millie Sarah and Ephraim Dorous (E. D.) Thomas were: Fannie Adeline, Walter Carl, James Franklin, Lillie Valeria, Charles Byron LeRoy, Emma "Minnie" Marinda, Claudia O'Ella, George Belin, Clark Adelbert and Arthur Noble.

Fannie Adeline Thomas was named after her grandmothers: Fannie J. Hayes/Hays-Bresee, Thomas, Shores, Treash, Fickes (mother of E. D. Thomas) and Sarah Adeline Gable (mother of Millie Sarah Simons).

E.D. Thomas would travel around the United States to provide for his family. It is known, he traveled to Texas during the winter and back to Illinois in the summer months and sometimes Millie would travel with him.

Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
Census Date: 1 Mar 1895 - Residence County: Cherokee - Residence State: Kansas Locality: Baxter Springs
Household Members:
E D Thomas (33)
M S Thomas (33)
FANNIE A THOMAS (12) - Birth Place: Illinois - Gender: Female
Race: Mulatto - NOTE: All future census records state her race is WHITE.
Walter C Thomas (11)
Jas F Thomas (9)
Lillie V Thomas (8)
Roy Thomas (4)
Emma Thomas (1)
Orie [Nellie] Thomas (2 Days)

1900 United States Federal Census
Home in 1900: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
Street Address: Edgar Avenue - House Number: 704
Household:
Ephraim Thomas (39)
Millie Thomas (38)
FANNIE THOMAS (17) - daughter - Birth: Nov 1882 - Birthplace: Illinois - Race: White
Walter Thomas (16)
Frank Thomas (14)
Tillie [Lillie] Thomas (13)
Roy [Charles Byron] Thomas (9)
Mamida [Marinda] Thomas (6)
Nellie Thomas (5)
Claudia Thomas (2)
Blaine [George] Thomas (3/12)

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 22 Jun 1900, Fri. Page 7

"Miss Fannie Thomas, of Mattoon, spent Sunday with Mrs. Fannie Fickes."

U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: Miss Fannie Thomas - Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1902 - Street Address: 702 S 21st
Residence Place: Mattoon, Illinois, USA
Publication Title: Mattoon, Illinois, City Directory 1902

Mattoon Daily Journal (Mattoon, Illinois) 3 Jun 1903, Wed. Page 1

"TO BE MARRIED - A marriage license was granted this afternoon to Frank Copeland, assistant chief of the fire department, and Miss Fannie Thomas. It is rumored that they will be wedded this evening."

MARRIAGE LICENSE - ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Full Name of Groom: Frank M. Copeland - Place of Residence: Mattoon, Illinois - Occupation: Fireman - Age Next Birthday: 34 Yrs - Race: White - Place of Birth: Marion County, Indiana - Father's Name: Rodney Copeland - Mother's Maiden Name: ... Rabourn - Number of Groom's Marriage: First - Full Name of Bride: Fannie A. Thomas - Place of Residence: Mattoon, Illinois - Age Next Birthday: 22 - Race: White - Place of Birth: Cumberland, Illinois - Father's Name: Doris Thomas - Mother's Maiden Name: Sarah Simons - Number of Bride's Marriage: First - Married at Mattoon in the County of Coles and State of Illinois, the 3 day of June 1903 - Witnesses to Marriage: Mary E. Schrock and Miss Ora Copeland (sister of the groom) - Dated at Mattoon this 3rd day of June 1903.

Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Fannie A. Thomas - Gender: Female - Age: 22 - Birth Year: abt 1881
Marriage Date: 1903 - Marriage Place: Coles County, Illinois, USA
Father: Doris Thomas - Mother: Sarah Simons - Spouse: Frank M. Copeland

Mattoon Daily Journal (Mattoon, Illinois) 4 Jun 1903, Thu. Page 1

"COPELAND-THOMAS

Frank Copeland and Miss Fannie A. Thomas were married Wednesday evening at the home of Harry Schrock at 908 South Seventeenth Street, the ceremony which made them man and wife being performed by Rev. J. B. Hofney at 9:45 o'clock.

Mr. Copeland is assistant chief of the Mattoon fire department and is well known in this city. His bride has resided here for the past four years and has won many friends.

The newly married couple will reside at 1813 Lafayette Avenue, where they will commence housekeeping at once."

DEATH OF SISTER, EMMA MARINDA "MINNIE" THOMAS
Carbondale Free Press (Carbondale, Illinois) 26 Aug 1905, Sat. Page 3

"Miss Minnie Thomas, aged 12 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Thomas, who reside on the Thompson place, a half mile south of the normal, died last night after a week's illness with typhoid fever. Her condition has been serious but the death was quite unexpected. Funeral services were held today."

BIRTH OF DAUGHTER, SARA ELLEN COPELAND
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Sara Ellen Reid [Sara E. Reid] [Sara Ellen Copeland]
Gender: Female - Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Mar 1909 - Birth Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
Father: Frank M. Copeland

1910 United States Federal Census
Home in 1910: Mattoon Ward 3, Coles County, Illinois
Street Address: Lafayette Avenue - House Number: 1813
Household:
Frank Copeland (39)
FANNIE COPELAND (27) - Race: White - Birthplace: Illinois - Able to Read and Write - Years Married: 7 - Number of Children Born: 3 - Number of Children Living: 3
Rodney Copeland (4)
Effia [Effie] Copeland (2)
Sarah Copeland (1)

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 14 Dec 1911, Thu. Page 5

"MRS. FICKES ILL - Mrs. Fannie Fickes, who makes her home with a granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Copeland, is reported quite ill."

BIRTH OF SON, FRANK KENNETH COPELAND
Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Frank Kenneth Copeland
Birth Date: 24 Aug 1912 - Birth Place: Matagorda, Texas, USA
Name of Father: Frank M. Copeland - Maiden Name of Mother: Fannie A. Thomas - Residence of Parents: Wadsworth, Texas - Occupation of Father: Hotel Prop

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 24 Apr 1914, Fri. Page 4

"Aunt" Fannie Fickes went to Mattoon Friday and will spend the summer with her granddaughter, Mrs. Fannie Copeland."

DEATH OF DAUGHTER, ORA BELL COPELAND
Mattoon Commercial-Star (Mattoon, Illinois) 12 Nov 1914, Thu. Page 5

"COPELAND, ORA BELL, INFANT daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Copeland passed away Tuesday night at the family home 900 North 10th Street. Burial was made Wednesday afternoon in the Dodge Grove Cemetery."

DEATH OF GRANDMOTHER, MRS. FANNIE FICKES
Journal Gazette (Matoon, Illinois) 18 Nov 1914

"VENERABLE WOMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH - Mrs. Fannie Fickes, One of the Oldest Residents in This Vicinity, Dies at Home in Trilla."

1920 United State Federal Census
Home in 1920: Mattoon Ward 4, Coles County, Illinois
Street Address: West Broadway - House Number: 2209
Household:
Frank Copeland (43)
FANNIE COPELAND (37)
Rodney L. Copeland (14)
Effy L. Copeland (12)
Sarah E. Copeland (10)
Richard L. Copeland (9)
Frank K. Copeland (7)

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 24 Feb 1923, Sat. Page 8

"FOR MRS. COPELAND

A pleasant farewell surprise was given Mrs. Frank Copeland at her home on Friday afternoon by some of her friends. She was presented with an aluminum combination cooker as a token of remembrance. Mrs. Copeland is leaving for the farm soon. Refreshments of cherry pie, whipped cream, and coffee were served.

Those present were Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. F. E. Gullett, Mrs. O. Jefferies, Mrs. Frank House, Mrs. W. E. Anthony, Mrs. John Reed, Mrs. Hobson O'Day, Mrs. Homer Corn, Mrs. William O'Day, Mrs. E. J. Steward."

DEATH OF FATHER, E. D. THOMAS
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 5 Feb 1926, Fri. Page 1

"E. D. Thomas, living at 1105 Richmond Avenue, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Copeland, three miles east of Neoga, at 11:15 o'clock Thursday morning. ..."

1930 United States Federal Census
Home in 1930: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
Street Address: North 32nd - House Number: 513
Household:
Frank M. Copeland (60)
FANNIE COPELAND (47) - Birthplace: Illinois - Race: White
Rodney Copeland (23)
Sarah Copeland (21)
Kenneth Copeland (18)

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 17 Sep 1935, Tue. Page 4

"DINNER GUESTS - Mr. and Mrs. George Gamble and daughter, Louella, of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Copeland of this city were entertained at a dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carlyle and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Copeland at their home south of the city."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 19 Dec 1936, Sat. Page 4

"The Boys Dinner Club of Grant Park met in the community house today at noon.

Those present were Thomas Sanders, Donald Sanders, Robert Prather, Leon Sanders, Riley Carter, Rollie Carter, Thomas Walker, Norman Walker and Mrs. Fannie Copeland."

1940 United States Federal Census
Inferred Residence in 1935: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
Home in 1940: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
Street Address: N. 32nd - House Number: 513
Household:
Frank M. Copeland (68)
FANNIE A. COPELAND (58) - Birthplace: Illinois - Race: White - Occupation: Sewing Teacher - Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government Work - Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Rodney Copeland (35)
Ora Hammand (73) - Sister of Frank M. Copeland

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 22 Jun 1940, Sat. Page 6

"TWO GROUPS FINISH FIRST AID COURSES

Instruction for two first aid classes sponsored by the Mattoon chapter of the American Red Cross was completed this week, Harry E. Owens, chairman of the first aid committee, said today. ...

Women who received certificates for the courses are Mrs. Jesse Howell, ... Fannie A. Copeland and Iva Marie Greenwood. ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 27 Jul 1940, Sat. Page 6

"SOCIETY NEWS - NYA GIRLS HOLD PICNIC

The girl members of the National Youth Administration and their instructor, Mrs. Fannie Copeland held a picnic dinner Friday noon at Lytle Park. The afternoon was spent in visiting and playing games.

Those present were Mrs. Copeland, Misses Ruby Coy, Bessie Blythe, Goldie LaMasters, Marjorie England, Berdina English, Betty Letters and Ellen Cribelar."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 24 Oct 1952, Fri. Page 6

AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS (AWM) ORGANIZATION

"In July 1944, the local AWM was formed, with Mrs. Reed as its first president. She served in that office for a year and a half. Her successor was Mrs. Fannie Copeland.

After Mrs. Copeland served one year. Mrs. Reed was again elected and served another year as president of the local organization, retiring because of ill health."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 27 Jun 1946, Thu. Page 6

"10TH BIRTHDAY - Mrs. R. T. Copeland, 405 North Thirtieth Street, entertained 14 guests at a party held in Lytle Park from 2 until 4 o'clock Monday afternoon in honor of her daughter, Bernice Ann, who was observing her 10th birthday anniversary. ...

Bernice's grandmothers, Mrs. Frank Copeland and Mrs. Morris Neighbor, and her aunts, Mrs. Leonard Neighbor and Mrs. Kermit Reid also were present."

DEATH OF MOTHER, MILLIE SARAH THOMAS

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 22 Nov 1946, Fri. Page 1

"Mrs. Mllie Sarah Thomas, 85, wife of the late E. D. Thomas, died today at 604 Broadway, her home for the last two years. She had been in impaired health for nine years. ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 9 Jun 1949, Thu. Page 14

"Trilla Mother, Children Walked Here to See Train

Mrs. F. M. Copeland, 513 North Thirty-second Street, today cited interest of pioneers in the first train to reach Mattoon by telling of an experience of her grandmother.

The grandmother, Mrs. Fannie Thomas Fickes, mother of the late J. M. Bresee of Mattoon, lived southeast of Trilla. The day the first train was to arrive in Mattoon she walked from home to the railroad, carrying one small child and leading another by the hand.

"When the walking child reached the settlement here he was so tired he slept 24 hours" Mrs. Copeland said she was told."

DEATH OF HUSBAND, FRANK MEADE COPELAND

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 23 Apr 1952, Wed. Page 1

"FRANK COPELAND DIES; LONG ILL - Frank Meade Copeland, 82, of 513 N. 32nd St., who was the second oldest member of Mattoon's first volunteer fire department still living, died in Memorial Hospital at 1 a.m. today. ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 16 Jan 1953, Fri. Page 11

"FAREWELL PARTY - Mrs. Fannie Copeland entertained several guests at her home, 513 N. 32nd St., Sunday. The guest of honor was her grandson James Copeland, who left Thursday to enter the Army. ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 7 Aug 1953, Fri. Page 8

"COPELANDS ENTERTAIN FOR TOLEDO VISITORS

Mr. and Mrs. Toni Martino and son, Mike, and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Patrashkle of Toledo, O., who were visiting Mrs. Martino's father, R. T. Copeland of Gays were guests of honor at a potluck supper Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Copeland in Gays.

Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Reid, Mrs. Fannie Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Goodwin, Gene Reid, Dick Reid, Gary Weigel, Misses Joy Sue Reid and Bernice Copeland and Ricky Copeland.

The Toledo visitors have returned home after visiting friends and relatives in Mattoon, Charleston and Paris."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 30 Nov 1954, Tue. Page 6

MRS. LORA FRANCIS INSTALLS OFFICERS

The James Reed chapter of the American War Mothers met recently at the American Legion Building. Officers were installed by the past state chaplain, Mrs. Lora Francis of Mattoon. ... Officers are, ...corresponding secretary, Mrs. Fannie Copeland; ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 4 Jan 1957, Fri. Page 6

"25th ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED TUESDAY

Mr. and Mrs. Kermit C. Reid were surprised with a turkey dinner New Year's Day in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary. Jan. 2 is the actual anniversary of their marriage.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kermit C. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Copeland and sons, Ricky and Gary Weigel, Mrs. Fannie A. Copeland, Mrs. Ora Hammett, Mrs. Ralph Koontz, Miss Carol Ann Koontz, Miss Bernice Ann Copeland, Dick, Gene and Joy Sue Reid."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 21 Nov 1958, Fri. Page 8

"ATTEND DEDICATION OF SOLDIERS' MONUMENT

The American War Mothers of this city were represented at the recent dedication of a monument in the park at Lovington in memory of the dead of World War I, World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Those attending from Mattoon were Mrs. Mary Waltrip, Mrs. Walter M. Matheney, Mrs. Fannie Copeland, ... The Lovington chapter, AWM, erected the monument."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 26 Sep 1960, Mon. Page 8

"WAR MOTHERS MAKE CARPET RAG BALLS

The American War Mothers held an all-day sewing at the First Baptist Church with a covered dish dinner at noon. Mrs. Jessie Hoy returned thanks.

Fifty carpet rag balls were made to send to Danville Veterans Hospital. ... Present were ... Mrs. Fannie Copeland, ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 20 Jul 1961, Thu. Page 11

"PRESENT AWARDS TO WAR MOTHERS

Mrs. Fannie Copeland, Mrs. Mabel McDowell, ... received awards for hospital work at the American War Mothers meeting Monday in the Legion Home. Mrs. Mary Waltrip, VAVS state chairman, made the presentations. ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 24 Jan 1963, Thu. Page 10

"AWM BREAKFAST TO AID POLIO

Plans for a breakfast to aid the March of Dimes were made at a meeting of the James Reed Chapter of the American War Mothers Monday in the American Legion Home.

The breakfast is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Davis, 2917 Marion.

Refreshments were served to the 13 persons present by Mrs. Fannie Copeland, Mrs. Letha Wellbaum, Mrs. Mary Waltrip and Mrs. Edmonds."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 8 Jul 1964, Wed. Page 12

"FIRST COPELAND REUNION HELD

The first reunion of the Copeland families was held at the farm home of the Dick Copelands, northwest of Mattoon, Saturday.

Out-of-town guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Gamble and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones of Des Plaines; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Reid of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reid, Luann and Peggy of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. Don Dennis, Steve and Diane, of Paris; and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Copeland and Jim of Moberly, Mo.

Mattoon residents were Mrs. Ora Hammett 93-year-old aunt of those attending, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Annis, Wayne Rinehart, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Reid and Joy, Phyllis Grantham, Rick Copeland and Mrs. Fannie Copeland. ...

The day was spent visiting and touring the areas around Lake Paradise and Lake Mattoon. Afternoon and evening meals were served."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 8 Aug 1964, Sat. Page 6

"DISCUSS PLANS TO AID SCHOOL

Plans for fund-raising projects to aid Lincoln State School were discussed at a meeting of the Mattoon Branch of the Lincoln Parents' group for retarded Children held at Peterson Park. A potluck supper was served. ... Attending the meeting were ... Mrs. Fannie Copeland."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 12 Aug 1965, Thu. Page 12

"HOLD REUNION AT LYTLE PARK

The annual Copeland reunion was held at Lytle Park Sunday. A basket dinner was served at noon.

Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Stan Lauramore, Linda and Sally, Sacramento, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Thomas, Stockton, Calif.; Mrs. Francis Thomas, granddaughter, Trudy, and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas and daughter, Indianapolis;

Mr. and Mrs. George Gamble and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones, Des Plaines; Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Schrock, Mt. Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Copeland and James, Moberly, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Dennis, Steve and Diane, Paris;

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Reid, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Al Diethloff and family Carpentersville; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reid, Suann and Peggy, Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Goodwin and family, Tuscola; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Galbreath and daughter, Loxa; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Annis, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Reid and Joy, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Copeland and Rick and Mrs. Fannie Copeland, Mattoon."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 13 Nov 1965, Sat. Page 8

"HONOR THREE AT SUPPER

The birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Fannie Copeland, Mrs. Ethel Caudel and Mrs. Ralph Storm were celebrated at a super served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Storm, Windsor, Wednesday. ..."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 2 Aug 1966, Page 10

"HOLD FAMILY REUNION IN LYTLE PARK

The annual Copeland reunion was held Sunday in Lytle Park. A covered dish dinner was served at noon.

Out-of-town persons attending were Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Thomas Elkton, Calif.; Mrs. Alice Thomas and granddaughter, Nancy Witte, Thorntown, Ind.; Mrs. Sandra (Witte) Jordan and Mr. and Mrs. Don (Andrea Witte) Crawford, Lebanon, Ind.;

Mr. and Mrs. George Gamble and Shirley, Des Palines; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Reed, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reed, Luann and Peggy, Urbana; and Mr. and Mrs. Don Dennis, Steve and Diane, Parris.

Mattoon persons present were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Copeland and Rick, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Reed and Joy, Misses Phyllis and Janet Grantham, Mrs. Fannie Copeland and Mrs. Ora Hammett.

The occasion was also a farewell dinner for Miss Gamble, Miss Joy Reed and the Misses Phyllis and Janet Grantham, who are leaving soon to reside in Sacramento, Calif."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 16 Nov 1967, Thu. Page 16

"IN THE NEWS - Weekend guests at the home of Mrs. Kermit C. Reid, 801 Marshall, included Mr. and Mrs. Gene E. Reid and children of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Copeland of Moberly, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Dennis and children of Paris; Richard T. Copeland and son, Rex Ashworth, Mrs. Ora Hammett and Mrs. Fannie Copeland, Mattoon. Mrs. Fannie Copeland celebrated her 85th birthday. Mrs. Hammett observed her 96th birthday in June."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 18 Jul 1968, Thu. Page 14

"Mr. and Mrs. Clark Thomas of Stockton, Calif., are presently visiting his sister, Mrs. Fannie Copeland in Mattoon. For Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, former Mattoon residents, this visit to Mattoon is the first in 20 years. While here they attended the American War Mothers picnic at Peterson Park for families and friends as guests of Mrs. Copeland."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 16 Aug 1968, Fri. Page 10

"Mr. and Mrs. Toni Martino and family have returned to their home in Toledo, Ohio. In Mattoon, they visited with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Copeland; her aunt, Sara Reid; her grandmother, Mrs. Fannie Copeland; and her great-aunt, Mrs. Ora Hammett."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 4 Feb 1969, Page 5

"Mrs. Fannie Copeland is recovering from a recent illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kermit C. Reid, 801 Marshall."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 11 Apr 1970, Sat. Page 3

"MRS. FANNIE COPELAND

Mrs. Fannie Adeline Copeland, 87, of 513 N. 32nd died at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Thursday.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home with Dr. Clifford C. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

She was born Nov. 11, 1882, in Trilla, the daughter of Dora and Millie Sarah Simons Thomas. She married Frank M. Copeland, June 3, 1903, in Mattoon. He died April 23, 1951, in Mattoon.

She is survived by three sons, Rodney L. of Mattoon, Richard T. of Route 1 and Kenneth F. of Huntsville, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. George K. (Effie) Gamble of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Sarah Reid of Mattoon; a brother, Clark A. Thomas of Stockton, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Claudia McClain of Portland, Ore.; and nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Ora Belle, died at birth.

Mrs. Copeland was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mattoon, the Lincoln Parents Association and the James Reed Chapter of American War Mothers."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 14 Apr 1970, Tue. Page 5

"FUNERAL SERVICES - Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Adeline Copeland were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home with Dr. Clifford C. Brown officiating. Burial was in Dodge Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Richard Reid sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and Abide With Me." She was accompanied by Mrs. Florence Myers, organist.

Pallbearers were Richard and Gene Reid, Jim and Rick Copeland, Donald Dennis and William French.

Memorial services were conducted by the James Reed Chapter of American War Mothers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Participants included Mrs. Earl Gillespie, president; Mrs. Ernest Evermon, vice president; Mrs. Harold Newland, chaplain; Mrs. Ethel McCoy, mother's poem; and Mrs. Letha Willbaum, eulogy.

Mrs. Copeland, 87, of 513 N. 32nd, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Memorial Hospital."

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) 15 Jun 1970, Mon. Page 10

"The James Reed Chapter of American War Mothers met in the Salvation Army Citadel with Mrs. Susie Gillespie presiding. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Fannie Copeland, a deceased member."