Obituary of Minnie Copeland, died August 14, 1974:
Copeland, Mrs. Minnie – age 90, of Clinton, route 6 (South Clinton), passed away Wednesday 8:30 p.m. at the Lake City Hospital. She was the wife of the late G. J. Copeland, a member of Zion Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Maxie Copeland, Clinton, route 6; sons, Claude Copeland, Clinton, route 6, Winfred Copeland, Powell, George Copeland, Cleveland; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cox Chapel, Rev. Glenn Gamble officiating. Interment Zion Cemetery. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Cox Funeral Home in Lake City.
[Transcribed by Stephanie A. Hill from the original newspaper article in the possession of Mary Elkins Barker. Used by permission. Newspaper name unknown.]