Flossie was born on October 26, 1930 in Westport, TN, daughter of the late William Mack Blount Sr. and Susie Mae Blount. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Mack Blount Jr.; her husband of 65 years, Carl E. Copeland; and an infant son, Robert Marshall Copeland.
Flossie moved to the Peninsula in the 40’s, graduating from Hampton High School in 1948. She was employed by the Rulane Gas Co. for five years after which she became a homemaker and mother. Flossie resided in York County since 1963 and was an active member of Providence United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, dancing and traveling with Carl and visiting her grandchildren.
Flossie is survived by her children, Brenda Mills and Denise Copeland; four grandchildren, Dixie Lane, Jimmy, Steven, and Bob Mills; six great-grandchildren, Aimee and Annalee Lane, Blake, Maddox, Clayton, and Cameron Mills.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Providence United Methodist Church, 113 Old Dare Rd Yorktown, VA 23692. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Clark Cemetery in Hampton, VA.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to a favorite charity.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and offer condolences.
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