Marjorie Brinkley Copeland, 77, of Suffolk, VA passed away April 6, 2008. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Cherry Anne Byrd Duke and Clifton Junious Duke. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Brinkley; and brothers, Morrison, Marion, Elijah, Louis and Herman Duke. She retired after 35 years as owner and operator of Oakridge Florist. Marjorie was a member for 60 years at Bethlehem Christian Church. She later went on to become a member of First Baptist Church and the Adult 7 Sunday School Class.

Marjorie is survived by her husband Benjamin Riddick Copeland, Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Clyde "Bucky" Kelly, Jr., Brenda and Ronnie Shuler all of Suffolk; sons and daughters-in-law, Clifton Cyrus and Sandra Brinkley of Zuni, VA, Michael and Debbie Brinkley of Chesapeake, VA; William "Billy" and Kathy Brinkley of Zuni, VA; grandchildren, Mary Beth, Jason (Melissa), Ashley, Justin, Casey, Brandon, Lindsay, and Matthew; 4 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Shirley and Charlotte Duke of Suffolk, VA; step children, Sheila and Tommy Griffin, Benjamin "Benji" R. Copeland, III and Joyce Copeland all of Windsor, VA; 3 step grandchildren; 1 step great grandchild.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church with Rev. Lindsey Poteat and Dr. Bryan Ray officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA and other times at the residence. Contributions may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible at P.O. Box 1214, Suffolk, VA 23439-1214 or First Baptist Church at 237 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.