Elvie Joan (Oliver) Cope of Greencastle, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 22, 2019 with her children by her side. She was born on January 11, 1943 in Burnt Point, Newfoundland now Canada to the late John and Marian (Tucker) Oliver.
She married Donald Cope Sr. on February 21, 1958 in St. Johns, Newfoundland. This happy union was blessed with seven children. Elvie spent her life as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 56 years; brothers, Calvin, Ralph, Oswald, Perry, Johnny; sister, Loretta Bishop; and daughter-in-law, Patricia A. Norman Cope.
Elvie is survived by her loving sisters, Jackie, Florence, Beverly, Jeanette, and Maxine; her loving children, Lydia Cope, Donald Cope Jr. and his wife Kathy, Debbie Crowe and her husband Junior, Steve Cope and his wife Debbie, Richard Cope and his wife Susan, Robert “Bobby” Cope, and Annette Henshilwood and her husband Jason; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and a very special brother-in-law, Chuck Cope and his wife Pam.
Friends and family may visit from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Bainbridge Christian Church, 402 South Washington Street, Bainbridge, Indiana 46105. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. also at the church with Pastor Donnie Watson officiating. Burial will take place in Little Walnut Cemetery in Greencastle, Indiana. In lieu of flowers please direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Indiana Funeral Care of Indianapolis entrusted with care.
Rick and Debbie Cope says
I know we do not see each other but our hearts, thoughts and prayers are always with you. We look forward to some day we can spend time together. Please take care of each other.
We love you!!
Rick and Debbie
Robin Norman says
Robert your family is in my prayers. Will be praying for you all on Friday and all the days after. God bless your family.
Robin & Carl Norman
DeAnna Bishop says
To all my American cousins my condolences you are all in my thoughts and prayers my aunt Joan rest in paradise
Rev. Lily Frazier says
Grace and Peace to you all this morning, Gods word tells us in Psalm 139:13-14, For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mothers womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well… John 14:3 says And if I go to prepare a place for you.. I will come back and take you to be with me, that you may also be where I am…. Sometimes we think that there is no way that God could ever understand what we feel and go through.. But the feeling of loss we experience, is the same feeling God has – as he longs for us- his children to one day come home.. Our loving Father couldn’t bear to be apart from his children.so He sent Jesus to pave the way. In His great Love God wants us to experience relational love now.. And I hope you will find comfort in the loved ones all around you, telling stories that remind you of Joan and make you smile.. God’s peace be with you.. I’m always here if you need me too.. Rev. Lily.
DeAnna Bray says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, Friday will be a hard day, just remember all the good memories that you have I pray that the Lord comforts and strengthens each and everyone of you. I thought the world of Joan and Don. They are together In heaven now. Love, hugs and prayers to all of the family.
Jenny says
I love you Joan. You were like a mom to me growing up, and one of my greatest pleasures of life, was the privalage of knowing you.
When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. Until that day, I will remember you with love and a smile in my heart. Rest, my darling Joan, be with Don and our Lord. See you soon. ❤
-Jenny
Alicia lemmons says
We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Very sorry for your loss miss and love you..