Mary Frances Copley, age 72, of Manassas, VA, formerly of Iaeger, WV, passed away on April 25, 2014. Beloved wife of over 52 years to Ronald N. Copley. Loving mother of Jon Copley and Shawn Copley. Cherished grandmother of Jon Corin Copley and Kristen Copley. Great grandmother of Brennan. Mary is also survived by a large extended family. She was a dedicated special education teacher for many years.
The family will receive friends at the MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Monday, April 28, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A second visitation will take place at the ROSELAWN FUNERAL HOME, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV 24740 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 10 AM until time of service at 12 noon. Interment will follow at the Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,www.lls.org.Â
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