Virginia Sullivan Copeland, 88, of Odum, Ga. passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The Chatham County native had lived in Wayne County most of her adult life and was a member of the Odum Baptist Church. She spent the beginning of her career with Manhatton Shirt Factory and retired with Atlanta Gas Company. She enjoyed working puzzles, reading, and her most favorite pass time was her "Small Dog Breeding Program".

She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Ellis Shannon Copeland,

Survivors are sons, Ronnie (Pam Burke, companion) Copeland, and her grandchildren, Kevin (Erica) Copeland, Kyle (Ashly) Copeland, Korey (Shaina) Copeland, all of Odum; stepchildren, Kenny (Rita) Copeland, Huey (Jennifer) Copeland, Shanda (Chester) Thompson; several step grandchildren, Bess, Dallas, Steve, Cole and Cale and extended family.

Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October, 8, 2025 from Odum Cemetery with Rev. David Bohannon and cousin Robert Sullivan officiating.

Family will receive friends at the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, Ga. 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.