Helen Kathleen Copeland

Helen Kathleen Copeland (born Neal) was born August 23, 1953, the youngest of three children born to Omega Neal (born Gasper) and Cameron Neal, Sr. Helen was born in Dallas, Texas where she attended public schools and then Texas Woman’s University. She received a Bachelor in Social Work, magna cum laude. Through her strong Christian faith and warm heart, Helen always focused on helping others. She also had a soft heart toward, and shared herself with many “fur babies” during her lifetime. Eventually, Helen changed her career path and began working as a medical coder, from which she retired in August 2021.

Helen passed away Saturday October 23, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, and is survived by sister Elizabeth Branigan of Liberty Hill, Texas, brother, Cameron Neal, Jr. of Plano,Texas. She also leaves behind niece, Sarah (Branigan) Larison of Newburg Oregon, nephews Jon Branigan of Liberty Hill, and Chris Turner-Neal of New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as six great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on November 20th at 1 pm in the Shipp Chapel at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to make a donation to their local branch of SPCA.