Laura Lee Coppedge (nee Lovelace), born on August 27, 1939, passed from this life in July 2025.

Laura was a woman who loved the NAME BRAND CLOTHING STORE . A true clothes horse, she had an eye for quality and loved shopping with her family by her side. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren never had to worry about having plenty of clothes to wear. Everyone knew that a day shopping with Laura was about the time they spent together and the clothes were a bonus. Each day of shopping was followed with a wonderful meal that topped off what Laura considered to be a perfect day. It always raised her spirits Laura and Raymond had a devoted marriage for 65 years. They were devoted homebodies, with a passion for Rock-NRock and Rockabilly music, and spent their entire 65 year marriage in the same home. That home gave them both, the stability that they each needed. Even in Laura's last days, when she, nor Raymond were able to care for her, she refused to leave her home, or her husband. The bonds to home and Raymond were unbreakable.

Family meant everything to Laura. She cherished holidays and family gatherings, especially when they brought everyone together under one roof. She hated to cook, and would go to Cattleman's, Chili's, Toby Keith's, or Olive Garden at the drop of a hat. 'MOM', or 'Gi-Gi' as her great grandchildren called her, loved a great steak and salad, and 'take-homes' were a must. That way, she got out of cooking, just one more time.

Laura was a woman spot welder at General Motors, at a time when, 'WOMEN, JUST DIDN'T DO THAT'. According to Laura, General Motors was probably the great-est accomplishment of her life. GM paid her well, that gave her financial independence, and a great sense of value. At retirement, GM gave her a dedication plaque that she proudly displayed in her FRONT room. When anyone entered that room, she drew their attention to it. Working at GM was more than just a job to her, it gave her a great sense of self worth, and it was her 'other' family. GM, for Laura, made her a part of something bigger than herself, she was a member of a team, 'I made cars', she'd say, and it allowed her to blaze the trail for other women to follow.

Her faith was unwavering, and Jesus Christ was her foundation for everything in her life. She knew all the old Gospel songs, she played them on the piano when she was young, and she quoted the Bible most every day of her life. She took her children to church, and prayer was always her greatest comfort. Laura knew she'd one day go to be with Jesus, and she looked forward to that Mansion in heaven. Today she is there; and again, her family is all around her, just like she wants. Let's hope they have Steak in heaven.

She was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation, and let everyone know that she was a direct descendant of The Trail of Tears. She often showed others her Tribal Card, and told them that her Grandma Betts had to walk that path by day, and re-sew her worn moccasins each evening by moonlight, after a days long journey. Laura's mother and aunts grew up in Indian boarding schools and in the lap of Ol' Grandma Betts, after their mother died. Laura grew up in a home, where the Choctaw legends were still shared, the Choctaw language by both of her parents was spoken, and traditional Choctaw beading was still done. Laura had a rich Choctaw heritage and that always gave her a sense of belonging to this Land, called America.

Laura was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her generosity, and deep love for her family will be profoundly missed and never forgotten.