For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:7-8, New International Version

Marjorie K. Copus, 93, of Pelham, Alabama passed away at home on June 28, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1927, in Brewton, Alabama to Samuel Lewis Koone and Vera Mae Cooper Koone. Marjorie lived her early life in Monroeville and Thomasville, Alabama. She moved with her family to Birmingham and grew up in East Lake. As a young girl attending 85th Street Baptist Church, she accepted Christ as her Savior. Marjorie attended Robinson Elementary and graduated from Woodlawn High School. Following high school, she worked for Liberty National until she was married, then gave birth to and raised her three children. She lived in Akron OH, Birmingham AL, Monroeville PA, and Fairfield AL before moving to Pelham AL. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Dorothy Greene, Julia Brock, Vera Creel, Ernestine Hart, Mary Kennon, Janice Royster, and her brother Samuel Koone, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Marjorie Jane Davis (Larry), and two sons Robert Copus, Jr. (Julia) and Larry Copus (Marian), along with grandchildren Jason Copus (Abbie), Allison Copus, John Copus and Stephanie Grissom (Peyton) and great-grandchildren Paul, John Murphy, and Charlie Copus and Lincoln Grissom. She is also fondly remembered by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Marjorie was known for her sweet spirit, warm friendly smile, sage words, her quick wit, enjoyment of the holidays, fun times with family and friends, and pleasure of eating her favorite foods (i.e., lobster, beef tips and rice, fudge, divinity). She had an intensely heartfelt love for her family, was a loyal and fierce supporter of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Chicago Cubs. Marjorie was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Pelham, where she served in many capacities, was especially dedicated to missions and outreach, and later in life was a greeter on Sunday mornings. She also enjoyed volunteering with the Pelham Pioneers, socializing with the Red Hat Ladies, and being with friends at the Pelham Senior Center.

The family wishes to express special thanks to the loving care Marjorie received, and ministry to our family, in her last days, from Michelle, Candace, Latosha, Jessica and Virginia.

Miss Me–But Let Me Go

by Christina Rossetti

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little–but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me–but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me–But Let me Go!