Ruth E. Copples' Obituary
Decatur – Ruth Ellen Copples, 87, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Ruth was born January 25, 1933, in Winchester, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Noonan) Daniels. She was a member of Northwest Christian Church and past member of the Eastern Star. Ruth worked for the State of Illinois and then Federal Kemper Insurance as a keypunch operator. Ruth married Charles R. Copples on August 20, 1960 in Taylor Springs, IL.
Ruth is survived by her sweetheart of 60 plus years, Charles of Decatur; children: Candy (Steven) Powers of WI, and Charles R. (Lisa) Copples, Jr, of Forsyth; grandchildren: Lauren, Andrew, Kyle, Kolbe, Krista, Emily, and Bryce; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, son Ray, six brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 10 am until the service time of 11 am Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Macon County Memorial Park.
CDC and IDPH guidelines will be followed, building occupancy will be limited, social distancing and masks are required.
View the service live by clicking the following link: http://webcast.funeralrecording.com/events/viewer/45103/hash:A9D89A1E5BB1A04B.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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