Joan Eugenia Copenhaver

Joan Eugenia Copenhaver, age 86, of Southern California, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She worked for Hemet Mental Health while in California as well as Goodwill Industries for several years after moving to Indiana.

Joan was preceded in death by her son Jesse Elmore, her parents Jean and Herman Horn, and brother Tom Horn.

Joan is survived by her husband of 33 years, Maurice Copenhaver; her sister Vicki Sorg, her sons Lester Elmore (Pam), Bryan Copenhaver and John Elmore (Teresa); her daughters Karon Fulton (John), Ann Jones, Dawna Copenhaver, her grandchildren LeeAne Delaval (Marcus), Christina Elmore, Jimmy Elmore, Johnathen Elmore, Chris Elmore (Laura), Chase Elmore, Jeremy Hodge (Candace), Daniel Norris (Ashley), Angelea Taylor (Zach), Brittney Maxey, Douglas Evans, Ariel Norris, Abriel Norris, T.J Norris, and her great grandchildren Scottie Rapp, Michael Delaval, Richard Delaval, Micayla Purcell, Devon Rogers, Justin Purcell, Naomi Purcell, Damon Tesler, Faith Elmore, Arsee Elmore, Carly Trulock, and Rick Jones her great great grandchildren Milani and Maddox Kingerly, Noah and Willa Norris.

Joan never met a stranger and loved everyone she encountered. She could spark up a conversation with anyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She loved going to church and spreading the gospel through the sand dollar story. She sang with her group Sisters in Song. In her spare time, Joan could be seen shopping and spending time with family.

Services for Joan include a memorial visitation Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Southport United Methodist Church, 1947 E Southport Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227. The service will begin at 2:00 PM with a repass from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Flowers may be delivered to Southport United Methodist Church after 8:00 AM.