Emily Copeland McKeithan departed this world peacefully on the morning of August 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.J. Copeland and Ella Mae Johnson Copeland and her husband of sixty years, Charles Leon McKeithan (Sweet Pea). Emily was the oldest of four children, 3 of which preceded her in death. Sybil Bassinger, Sarah Davis (the Twins) and a special brother E.J. Copeland Jr. (Buddy) and sister Patricia Culver.
She leaves behind one daughter Judy Burlingame (Al) and one son Charles (Son) McKeithan (Rose). She also was Granny to four grand children and 3 great grandchildren. Grand children: Donald Dixon Jr. (Ellie), Daniel Dixon (Michele), Charlie McKeithan and Becky McKeithan. Great grandchildren: Garrett Dixon, Carmen Dixon and Luke Dixon.
Emily worked in various law offices in her beloved home of Southport before finishing her career at Brunswick County. She worked in both the Register of Deeds and in County Administration prior to her retirement. She was a loving, dedicated and giving mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were most precious to her to include their friends. There are many that knew her as Granny.
Her home on West West Street, where she lived for 75 years, was a welcoming and comforting place to many. Her West street friends were most valued and treasured by her, especially Beverly Oberjohan.
The family would like to thank all those who have expressed their condolences, support and friendship over a life well lived of over 97 years.
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