Tammy J. Copeland

Tameria ""Tammy"" J. Copeland, 43, of Dexter, died Monday, June 11, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau. She had been ill for the past year.

Mrs. Copeland was born March 28, 1964, in Poplar Bluff. She attended the Ark of Hope Church, in Dexter and was a homemaker. She was a devoted mother who enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and gardening.

On March 26, 1986, she married Randy Copeland. He survives.

Other survivors include her mother, Doris (Medlin) Huson, of Poplar Bluff; 5 children, Daniel Copeland and Shawn Copeland, both of Poplar Bluff and Kelly McCutchen, Michelle Cain and Candice Cain, all of Dexter; 7 grandchildren, Emily, Victoria, Quentin, Madison, Nicholas, Kyle and Gracie; 2 sisters, Carol Perrin, of Dexter and Debbie Huson, of Litchfield; and 2 brothers, Billy Huson and Bobby Huson, both of Poplar Bluff.

Her father, Bob Huson preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 2002.

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the City Cemetery, in Poplar Bluff with the Rev. Alma Jo Brown officiating.

Memorials in her honor may be made to the Ben Kruse Foundation, 10632 Apache Village, Dexter, MO 63841.

Cotrell Funeral Service, of Poplar Bluff was in charge of the arrangements.