Sophie Edith Copp

November 6, 1924 - March 30, 2016

Sophie Edith Copp, 91, of New Castle, left her earthly residence surrounded by her loving family on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 30, 2016 and entered her heavenly home. She was born on November 6, 1924 in Greenville, Tennessee a daughter of the late Fransco and Ella (Hopson) Hensley. Sophie was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, especially her flower gardens, spending time with her family and friends camping, shopping and listening to gospel music. She was a long-time member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church as well as Park Place Free Methodist Church. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Dianne (husband: Jim) White of New Castle; a son, Tim (wife: Marianna) Copp of Knightstown; four grandchildren, Kimberly (husband: Cullen) Bollinger of Brownsburg, Charity White, Addam (wife: Tara) Copp, and Angie Copp all of New Castle; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Bollinger and Evan Copp and several nieces and nephews. Sophie was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Copp in 2000; her daughter, Geraldine “Jeri” K. Benson in 2013; six brothers, Warren, Chester, Neil, Roy, Frank and Clay and three sisters, Flora, Ora and Shirley. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Hickman officiating. Burial follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Park Place Free Methodist Church. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Sophie Edith Copp.