Annie Babb Copeland, 96, of Windsor, VA passed away September 19, 2007. She was born in Isle of Wight County the daughter of the late John H. and Mary "Mamie" J. Babb. She was also predeceased by her husband, G. Staley Copeland; daughter, Brenda C. Kennedy; son, Royce G. Copeland; grandchild, Carol Kennedy; sister, Georgie B. Stewart; brothers, Willie T. Babb and John H. Babb, Jr. Annie was the oldest member of Colosse Baptist Church where she was very active in the Kann Circle and Adult Bible Class. She was also a charter member of the Young at Heart Club.

Annie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William B. and Patsy Copeland, John S. and Nelda Copeland; daughter-in-law, Sue Copeland all of Windsor, VA; son-in-law, Bill Kennedy of Suffolk, VA; sister, Mary B. Blythe; grandchildren, Roy Copeland, Mary Sue Rawls, Mitchell Copeland, Steve Copeland, Dennis Copeland, Tricia Cahoon, Jenel Sterling, Gail Hunter, Chris Copeland, Ricky Kennedy, Billy Kennedy; twenty three great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Annie was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved all her grandchildren and enjoyed sewing and cooking. She will truly be missed by all.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Colosse Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Webb and Rev. Wayne Blythe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family Friday night from 7-8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory at 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA and other times at the residence, 26242 Sunset Dr., Windsor, VA 23487. Contributions may be made to the Colosse Baptist Church Parking Lot Fund at 6361 Rhodes Dr., Windsor, VA 23487. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.