Marilyn Kay Copeland, 82, passed away January 7, 2023, at Reflection Living Eileen House, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born February 5, 1940, in Stafford, KS, to Roy W. and Margaret Merle (Forman) Risley.

Marilyn was a graduate of Saint John High School, Saint John, KS, and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson, KS.

On October 15, 1974, Marilyn married Bobby Herbert Copeland, in Miami, OK.  They shared over 36 years of marriage, prior to his death on July 14, 2011.

Marilyn is survived by:  her children, Jody Barnett, Jacky Rock, Jimmy (Angie) Copeland, and Janey Copeland, all of Hutchinson, KS, and Rick (Liz) Williams of Brownville, TX; brothers, Richard Risley of Lawrence, KS, and Larry (Martha) Risley of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Joshua (Nicole) Barnett, Andrew Barnett, Brittany Barnett, Brandi Hemphill, Ashley Hoefer, Dustin Rock, Destiny Rock, Matthew Copeland, Brandon Copeland, Shane Copeland, Zachary Copeland, Heather Copeland, and Jordan (Barbara Smith) Copeland; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:  her parents; husband; brothers, Eldon Risley and Bill Risley; grandson, Christopher Copeland; and grandson-in-law, Brian Hemphill.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary, with Jimmie Keas officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Park Cemetery, Saint John, KS.  Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Marilyn K. Copeland Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.