SUFFOLK - Mrs. Rosa L. Copeland, 69 of 113 Chestnut Street, Suffolk was called home to glory on November 20, 2008 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Mr. Eddie Scott Copeland, Jr.; her parents , Mr. James Hunter, Sr. and Mrs. Martha Colanders; her stepfather Elder John H. Colanders; and brother, Mr. James (Rat) Hunter, Jr.

She had retired from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for over thirty years of service. She was a lifelong member of New Ivor Holiness Church Soul Saving Ministries. Since her childhood , Mrs. Copeland served as a trustee member and an interior decorator for the church.

She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Mr. Edwin Hunter (Brenda) of Carrollton, Mr. Angelo Copeland of Suffolk and Mr. Alvin Copeland of Norfolk; three daughters, Mrs .Letraril Knight (Alvin) of Suffolk, Mrs. Martha Armstrong (Tyrone) of Chesapeake, Ms. Helen Copeland-Rodgers of Suffolk; one sister, Mrs. Cora Copeland (Clarence Sr.) of Suffolk; seventeen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

A homegoing celebration will take place 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Missouri Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ronnie Boone and eulogy by Rev. Travis Copeland, grandson. Interment will be in Ivor Cemetery, Ivor, VA. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Letraril Knight 715 Kilby Avenue, Suffolk. Crocker Funeral Home is handling arrangements.