Mariann Copland “Copie” Prince passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23rd at her home in Daniel Island, South Carolina surrounded by her loving family. She was 92 years old. She was the only child of Gertrude “Kiki” and Albert Copland who preceded her in death.
Mariann was born and raised in New Orleans and lived there most of her life until she recently relocated to Charleston, SC to be near her daughter and son-in-law. She graduated from Isidore Newman School and attended Washington University in St. Louis before returning home to Newcomb College.
Mariann’s family and friends were the center of her world. She was a wonderful and loving wife and a devoted mother and grandmother. Duke, her extraordinary husband and tireless companion of 63 years, was her rock. Her warm and welcoming home was filled with laughter and fun. Her most precious and enduring legacy is her loving family.
Mariann was an avid golfer, gardener, bridge player, newspaper devotee, stock market prognosticator and life long Saints fan. Even though she enjoyed New Orleans cuisine, her favorite food was a hamburger.
Mariann is survived by her adoring husband Howard S. “Duke” Prince. She is also survived by her three daughters, Peggy “Pepe” Prince (Terry Finn), Nancy Prince (Fred Guidry), and Mary Ann “Skipper” Prince (Ezra Singer), and her three cherished grandchildren, Molly, Teddy, and Lucy Finn.
The family would like to thank her exceptional caregivers, Sweet Harrison in New Orleans and Allison Durst in Charleston, who gave Mariann so many good days. In addition, we extend our extreme gratitude to her fabulous hospice nurse, Margaret Lee, who took such good care of Mariann to the very end. Finally, the family expresses appreciation to the staff at Wellmore of Daniel Island for their ongoing care and support.
A private graveside service was held on Thursday, October 29th.
The family requests that those wishing to honor Mariann’s memory may make a contribution to the Jewish Children’s Regional Service, PO Box 7368, Metairie, LA 70010-7368 or Respite Care Charleston 1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412. Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
