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SR0295LRB104 13481 MST 25920 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Mary Jo Copeland, who passed away on 

4April 17, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland was born in Cropwell, Alabama to 

6Earlie and Annie O'Neal on December 16, 1936; she moved to 

7Decatur in 1956 and married Edward "Eddie" Copeland; and

8 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland worked for many years at GE 

9Manufacturing before beginning a second career at Decatur 

10Township and always carried herself with dignity, integrity, 

11and a deep sense of commitment; and

12 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland was a lifelong and faithful 

13member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, where she served 

14as an usher and choir member; she was also an esteemed member 

15of St. Mary's Chapter #65 Order of the Eastern Star in Decatur; 

16and

17 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland was a legendary cook, known far 

18and wide for her homemade dressing, creamy macaroni and 

19cheese, and sweet potato pies, which brought family and 

20friends together around the table; and

SR0295- 2 -LRB104 13481 MST 25920 r

1 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland was an avid sports fan, and she 

2often spent her weekends watching college basketball, college 

3football, and professional football; and

4 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland had a unique gift for making 

5people feel special; her honest words and heartfelt presence 

6left a lasting impression on all who knew her, and her presence 

7always made things better; and

8 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland was preceded in death by her 

9parents; her husband, Edward "Eddie" Copeland; her brother, 

10Lenford O'Neal; and her sister, Irene Butler; and

11 WHEREAS, Mary Jo Copeland is survived by her son, Mylas