Nov. 10, 1927 – Nov. 10, 2005
Marjorie E. Cope, 78, formerly of Sweet Home, died, Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Mennonite Home in Albany.
She was born Nov. 10, 1927 in Waurika, Okla., the daughter of Robert and Birdie (Davis) Smith. She moved to Jerome, Arizona as a child and later moved to California where she met and married Charles France in 1944. They moved to Sweet Home and later divorced.
She married Roy Cope on Aug. 17, 1969. They continued to live in Sweet Home where Mrs. Cope worked as a nurse?s aide at Langmack Hospital and for over 20 years at Twin Oaks Care Center before retiring in 1981. Her husband preceded her in death in 1982.
Mrs. Cope enjoyed crocheting, and collecting beads.
She is survived by three sons: Charles France of Pensacola, Fla., Gregory and Steven France both of Lebanon, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and lifelong friend Kathy Withrow of Lebanon.
In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held. To leave an on-line condolence for the family go to http://www.hustonjost.com
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355.