Mary Frances Vogel Coppedge's Obituary
Mary Frances Vogel Coppedge, age 83, of Dallas, texas passed away on June 3, 2020.
Mary was born on March 19, 1937 to Phil G. Vogel and Fannie Jones Vogel in Dallas, Texas. She married Harold G. Coppedge on August 27, 1965 and became a loving housewife and mother to three children and two step children. Mary was a beloved member of the Joy Class Sunday School and First Baptist Church of Richardson.
She is preceded in death by her parents: P.G. and Fannie Vogel.
Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Harold Coppedge of Dallas, TX; daughters: Carrie Jane Coppedge Marshall, Marcy L. Forderhase Dixon and Kristi L. Coppedge Underwood (stepdaughter); sons: Marc A. Forderhase and Kent G. Coppedge (stepson); brother, Phil G. Vogel; sister-in-law, Olevia; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Mary Frances Coppedge was gifted with the voice of an angel.
She grew up singing and was also gifted on the piano. She spent a good portion of her life singing in the church choir, both at Highland Baptist and at First Baptist Richardson. She was also a frequent soloist, and would play and sing for special events, weddings,funerals, and Sunday school departments. Also directing several children’s choir. She also used her talents to Direct a girl’s ensemble at First Baptist Richardson. She enjoyed the girls and most importantly she enjoyed being a witness for Christ to them.
At 12 years of age, she was diagnosed with Diabetes and started attending Camp Sweeney in the summers where she learned how to manage her diabetes, all while having fun and making lifelong friends. Camp Sweeney is very dear to her heart. We know through it’s influence on her life that she was able to live more fully and freely, because of all she learned from being there.
Around the same time Mary attended Stephen J Hay , where she met the love of her life Harold Coppedge. Last August they celebrated their 54th anniversary. Over the years raising their 5 children, and attending Church, they shared a passion for sailing. Going on many adventures to the British Virgin Islands and last an amazing adventure Cruise to Alaska.
More than anything Mary just loved being with Harold. He made her life
complete. They were blessed with a marriage and love that very few find in life.
Mary also attended North Dallas Highschool where she was elected Most Popular by the student body in June 1955. Mary always said be a friend to all, and all will respect you. (Loosely paraphrased).
Mary enjoyed a full life giving and caring for her family… Most importantly, she wanted assurance that her family all had a strong foundation in Christ Jesus.
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**In lieu of flowers, if you choose, you can donate to Camp Sweeny to help young children learn to cope with diabetes. CampSweeney,https://campsweeney.org/donate/
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First Baptist Richardson Music ministry. Contact: Andy Swanner The Worship and Creative Arts Pastor at 972-235-5296 x1107, to learn how to support the music ministry which was also very dear to Mary’s heart.
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