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Miriam Neville Coppage

December 25, 1922 ~ June 25, 2022

ENFIELD - Miriam Neville Coppage, age 99, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Halifax County, NC on December 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late JP Neville, Sr. and Carrie Willey Neville. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Coppage, Sr.; and her brother, James P. Neville, Jr. Miriam was a longtime member of Enfield United Methodist Church where she served as the treasurer. She loved music, especially Big Band music. Miriam's favorite hobby was shopping, as she loved to shop. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family. Miriam is survived by her son, Robert "Bob" Lee Coppage, Jr. and wife, Beth, of Greensboro; her daughter, Jan Coppage Griffin of Rocky Mount; her grandsons, Jason Fly and wife, Nikki and John Mumford; and her great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Fly, Sophia Mumford, and Gage Mumford. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 2:30 PM at Enfield United Methodist Church, 209 Whitfield Street, Enfield, NC 27823 with Rev. Gib Harrison officiating. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Enfield United Methodist Church. The family would like to say a special thanks to Miriam's caregivers: Mary Sherrod, Annie Battle, and Teresa Bullock. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Miriam's memory to Enfield United Methodist Church, PO Box 115, Enfield, NC 27823. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Enfield United Methodist Church 209 Whitfield Street Enfield, NC 27823 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-445-3450 --> | Thursday 6/30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Enfield United Methodist Church. Service Enfield United Methodist Church 209 Whitfield Street Enfield, NC 27823 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-445-3450 --> | Thursday 6/30, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 2:30 PM at Enfield United Methodist Church, 209 Whitfield Street, Enfield, NC 27823 with Rev. Gib Harrison officiating. Cemetery Elmwood Cemetery 23 Justice Branch Road Enfield, NC 27823 Thursday 6/30, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery.

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  1. I remember going to her home and visiting with her and Jason. She was such a sweetheart. I’m so sorry for your loss Jan and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  2. You are in our thoughts and prayers Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet was purchased for the family of Miriam Coppage by The Beth McCubbin Coppage Family. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of Miriam Coppage

  3. Oh, Jan, I just saw this and I am so very sorry. Your mom was quite a lady. I know you will miss her dearly. She really did love to get dressed and shop. What a wonderful life she had and a very special bond with you.

  4. Jan I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. I remember many afternoons being at your house and how kind and caring she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bobby.

  5. Jan we the West family are sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying that God strengthen you all now , and the days ahead. William , Ed , Sterling, Bettie & Freda West , Mills & Macon family


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