Linda Cope

Mrs. Linda Lea Cope, 69, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, June 14, at 9:55 PM at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born August 28, 1942, in Crawfordsville, to Jesse and Velma (Runyon) Howard. She married James O. Cope, November 5, 1960, in Wingate. He survives.

Mrs. Cope was a homemaker; a 1960 graduate of Coal Creek Central High School; and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Christopher (Michelle) Cope, Crawfordsville; Kimberly (Michael) Bridgers, Raleigh, North Carolina; and Lea Ann Cope, Norfolk, Virginia. Also surviving are sisters: Donna Pruett, Crawfordsville; Betty (Keith) Light, New Market; Jane (Mike) Armstrong, Crawfordsville; brother: Don (Sheila) Howard, Wingate; grandchildren: Heather Spivey, Madison Cope, Mason Cope, and David Allemang. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation was selected with a Memorial Service to be held on Thursday, June 21, at 6:00 PM at Powers-Priebe Funeral Home, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, with Rev. Mark Roberts officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Memorials may be sent to: Marie Canine Cancer Center, 1706 Lafayette Rd., Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Online condolences may be sent to: powerspriebefh.com