Ruth Copeland

Mrs. Ruth Copeland, age 88 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton, Kentucky.  

Ruth was born at home in Marshall County, Kentucky on January 25, 1938 to the late Finis Pierce and Nonnie (Myers) Pierce.  She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Bobby Copeland of Benton, Kentucky and granddaughter, Cassidy Copeland of Murray, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dale Copeland; six sisters, Ruby Nell, Emma Lou Pierce, Elizabeth Smith, Margaret Lyden, Betty Lyles and Laura Howard; one brother, Frank Pierce; and her parents.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Collier Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Benton is handling arrangements.