Shirley C. Copes

Shirley C. Copes, 85, residing at Bickford House in Bloomington passed away at 11:30 pm August 11, 2011 at Bickkford House. She was born on November 20, 1925 in Pekin, IL to Presley A. Bastian and Clara (Meyer) Bastian.They preceded her in death.She was married to Fred L. Copes on June 23, 1945 in Pekin, IL.He preceded her in death on January 22, 1994.She was also preceded in death by two great grandsons, Caden Copes and Kellen Copes and one nephew, Barry Bastian. She is survived by four sons; Dr. F. Larry (Linda) Copes, LeRoy, IL; Commander J.A. (Mandy) Copes, Heyworth, IL., Dr. William E. (Dawn) Copes, Lexington, IL and Robert P. (Audra) Copes, Novi, MI.She is also survived by two brothers; Bud (Lois) Bastian, Dahinda, ILand James Bastian of Pekin, IL.She has ten grandchildren: Lance(Kristin) Copes, Tracy (Troy) Anderson, John (Michelle) Copes II, Nicole (Joe) Sprucebank, Brandon Copes, Teal (Johnny) Hunter, Chelsey Copes, Scott Copes, Andrew Copes and Aaron Copes. She is also survived by thirteen great grandchildren:Carter Copes, Kerigan Copes, Taylor Anderson, Erin Anderson, Phadra Copes, John Copes III, Jac Copes, Max Copes, Brittany Sprucebank, Madison Sprucebank, Kaya Copes,Mara Copes and Emma Copes.Lastly she is survived by her sweet dog Lee-Tu-Won-Tu. Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm Monday, August 15, 2011 at Henderson Funeral Home in Pekin. Jay Zimmerman and Rev. Ron Little will officiate. Burial will be in Green Valley Cemetery in Green Valley, IL. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS 100 Taps Lane Pekin, IL 61554. Service Monday, August 15, 2011 2:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Cemetery Green Valley Cemetery 300 S. Church street Green Valley,IL 61534