Judith A. "Judie" (King) Copeland, 78, of Townsend

TOWNSEND: Judith A. “Judie” (King) Copeland, 78 of West Townsend, passed away Thursday, December 26th, 2024 at her home surrounded by family after a long fight with breast cancer. Judie was born in Jackson, MI. February 10, 1946, born to Wilson and Betty (Wilbur) King, the oldest of 8 children, all graduates of East Jackson High School she loved her large family and the many reunions with crazy antics, and always ready to play a new game. She loved adventure, reading, history, and being spontaneous. Despite an active life, she never forgot to send cards for every occasion. An invitation would never be passed up to hit the road, especially to see family. She’d ride the highest roller coasters, go snow tubing every year, joined a bowling league, and even white water rafted in her 70’s. She loved life and those in it. Judie had a career as an assistant Postmaster, but primarily worked night shift as an LNA for years. Those genes were passed on to the nurses in the family with frequent dates for breakfast after everyone’s shift to catch up and laugh. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren with every ounce of her being. Judie demonstrated what it meant to be present, leading girl scouts, never missing a school concert, a basketball game, or graduation. She was light of our lives. Up until the very end she still chose to live life to its fullest. She bought flowers for her yard, went on regular bus trips with her husband Jerry, learned new games at the senior center, and organized tickets for one last Christmas concert together to show her love. Though we weep for her now, we have assurance we will meet again. Judie leaves behind Gerald “Jerry” Copeland, her husband of 32 years, her daughters Stacey and husband Barry Farmer and Kristina and husband Mark Arseneau. Grandchildren Ashley and husband Chris Wood, Sarah Farmer, Braydon Arseneau. Siblings Steve King, Paul King, and Bryan King, Libby Lewis, Cathy Groen, and Sarah Bartholomew. She also loved their spouses, nephews and nieces. She was also blessed to have stepchildren through her marriage to Jerry, including two sons Glen Copeland, Gerald Copeland II, and daughter Nancy Copeland. Grandchildren Amanda McDonald, Katie Aalerud, and Aaron Copeland. Great grandchildren Aislynn, Avery, Emerson, and Wilder. She had photos of everyone throughout her house, never forgetting how much they meant to her. She was predeceased by her brother Allan King, and granddaughter Denae Copeland whom she loved dearly. Family will be receiving relatives and friends at calling hours 4-7 PM Thursday January 2, 2025 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend (Rte 119). In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Kidney Fund: https://give.kidneyfund.org/page/71544/donate/1?locale=en-US Interment at Riverside Cemetery, West Townsend will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12PM followed by a celebration of life.

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Judith A. "Judie" (King) Copeland, 78, of Townsend

February 10, 1946 - December 26, 2024