Ida Belle Copeland, 84, passed away on January 16, 2013. She was born on June 29, 1928, in Sinton, TX to T. C. and Oma West Moreland Hill. She married Joe Lando Copeland in March 1947 in Campellton, TX. She was a member of First Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for years. She was a member of the RUTH Class and past member of Eastern Star. Ida was a sales person in retail, she enjoyed working with the public and talking to people. She loved collecting ducks and was the happiest when she finally got her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, John Hill, Paul Hill, Bogue Hill, Ben (Cora) Hill, Tom Hill; sisters, Bernice Byrne, Evelyn Creamer, Susan Hoffner and Margurite Hill.

Ida is survived by her children, Joe B. Copeland of Skidmore, TX, June A. Copeland of Madisonville, TX, Kay Copeland of Skidmore, TX, and R. Lando (Kathleen) Copeland of Skidmore, TX; sister, Ada Lee (Melvin) Mutchler of Taft, TX; sister-in-law, Helen Hill of Taft, TX; 2 grandchildren, Ethan Copeland of Skidmore, TX and Charlsie (Chris) Nichols of Houston, TX; 2 step-grandchildren, Josh Staggs of Houston, TX and Jeremy Staggs of Houston, TX; 2 great-grandchildren, Clayton Guy and Mason Wyatt Guy of Houston, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013, at Evergreen Cemetery in Skidmore, TX . Graveside services followed at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Matt Singleton officiating.

Galloway & Sons Funeral Home