Phyllis Nell (Brannum) Copeland

     Phyllis Nell (Brannum) Copeland, age 69 of Byrdstown, TN passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her residence.

     She was born January 25, 1954 in Byrdstown, TN to Delmer Brannum and Gladys (Flowers) Brannum. She was a garment factory employee and a homemaker.

     Phyllis was survived by (2) daughters: Lisa Ledbetter and husband: Mark, Kari Beaty and husband: Jonathan; (1) son: Francis Copeland and wife: Beth; (15) grandchildren; (1) great-grandchild; (3) sisters: Georgia Walker, Sharon Bolin and Cynthia Brannum; (3) brothers: Malcolm Brannum, Delmer 'Bubby' Brannum and Jimmy Brannum. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

     She was preceded in death by her parents: Delmer and Gladys "Doodie" Brannum; Her Husband: Olen Copeland: (4) sisters: Carol Winningham, Martha 'Toots' Thomas, Darlene Davis and Laura Juarez; (2) brothers: David Brannum and Chris Brannum.

     The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service to be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. from Smyrna Church with Bro. Randy Tompkins and Bro. Ricky Cross officiating. Burial of the cremains will be in Smyrna Cemetery.