Arla J. Cope, 80, of Springport passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Henry County Hospital. She was born June 29, 1934 in Olathe, Colorado, a daughter of the late Manford O. and Alice L. (Atkins) Lockwood.
Arla loved taking care of children; she also enjoyed gardening and sewing.
Survivors include a son: Randall L. Cope of Indianapolis; grandchildren: Russell J. Cope, Jr., Allison M. Cope, Christina L. Cope, Christopher L. Cope; siblings: Dimples (Garry) Wilson of Springport and Keith Lockwood of Chico, California.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert E. Cope and a son: Russell J. Cope, Sr.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. There will be no public calling. The family requests that contributions be given to the American Cancer Society, 4567 Progress Drive, Columbus, IN 47201 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4803. Arrangements are entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle....