Born on August 4, 1930, in Tarboro, North Carolina, Zellie was the daughter of the late Richard Speight Pittman and Annie Elizabeth Bradley Pittman.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Zellie dedicated much of her life to her family and home. As a homemaker, she embraced the importance of family and the many moments shared with those she loved. Her memory will be cherished by the generations of family she leaves behind.
Zellie is survived by her son, Robert E. Copeland, Jr., and his wife, Kathy; two grandchildren, Cayce and Tisha; and numerous great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert E. Copeland, Sr.; her daughter, Patricia L. Copeland Brugh; her sister, Hazel Pallet; and her brother, Richard S. Pittman.
A graveside service celebrating Zellie's life will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462.
Zellie will be remembered with love by her family and all those whose lives she touched.
