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Betty Bernell Cope, 87, of Morristown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by family after a courageous fight with cancer.
Bernell was born August 8, 1934 to parents Lucy Mae Hipshire Barrett and B. H. Hipshire in lower Caney Valley, Claiborne County. She was raised in the Baptist faith and is a long-time member of Buffalo Trail Baptist Church. Bernell married the love of her life, Hubert W. Cope, in 1950 and was married for 65 years before his passing.
Bernell was the loving mother to five children, David, Jerry, Linda, Becky and Doug. She showed dedication, practiced hard work and took pride in everything she did. She was an especially proud mother of her five children and she worked very hard as they were growing up to make sure they always had everything they needed and that they looked neat.
Bernell was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert W. Cope; sons, Hubert David Cope and Jerry Allen Cope; parents, Lucy Mae Hipshire Barrett, Leonard Barrett and B. H. Hipshire; brothers, Billy Joe Hipshire and Carroll Hipshire; and son-in-law, Michael C. Davis.
Bernell is survived by her children, Linda Davis of Morristown, Becky (Mike) Lynch of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and Doug Cope of Morristown; seven grandchildren who were blessed to call her Mamaw, Buffie (Thomas) Simerly of Morristown, Josh (Lauren) Davis of Morristown, Ashley (Alex) Young of Asheville, North Carolina, Katie (Brad) Domorski of Apex, North Carolina, David Lynch of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Connor Cope of Morristown, and Jake (Erica Stephens) of California; seven great-grandchildren, Isaiah (Becca) Simerly of Morristown, Sophia Simerly of Morristown, twins Emma and Lucy Young of Asheville, North Carolina, Cameron Domorski of Apex, North Carolina, and Jacob and Cameron Stephens of California; one great-great-grandchild, Clarice Simerly of Morristown; three very special women who she considered to be like her sisters, Mildred Wolfe, Dorothy Howerton and Winnie McCracken; as well as special nieces and nephew, Katie Hipshire of California, Penne Hipshire of Georgia, and Bill Hipshire of Morristown.
The family gives a special thanks to Caris Healthcare-Hospice. Justin Harris, Nettie Fay and the rest of the team did an amazing job taking care of our mother and also providing support to our family.
The public may pay their respects 1 – 6 p.m., Thursday, October 14, and 10 a.m. – noon, Friday, October 15 at Mayes Mortuary. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, October 15 in Hamblen Memory Gardens with Rev. Mike Elkins Officiating.
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