Ruby G. Cope
October 8, 2012
Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Ruby Kathryn Goolsby Reid Cope, 90, died Monday, October 8, 2012, in Oxford, MS. Mrs. Cope spent many years researching family genealogy and was a Civil War historian. She was a member of the DAR and the UDC. A graveside celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at the Goolsby Family Cemetery in Lafayette County, MS. Rev. Alan Cochet will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include four children, Barry Reid of Fountain Valley, CA, Cindy Reid Vega of Deming, NM, Jeff Cope of Sylmar, CA, and Jay Cope of Aurora, CO; three stepchildren, Melvin Cope of Reno, NV, Billy Cope and Doug Cope both of Palmdale, CA; one sister, Patty Goolsby of Yorba Linda, CA; 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren; a dear friend and caregiver, Judy Pettit. Her parents, William C. and Florence K. Goolsby, her husbands, Earl Reid and Harold Cope, and one son, Randy Reid, all preceded Mrs. Cope in death. Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com
Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Ruby Kathryn Goolsby Reid Cope, 90, died Monday, October 8, 2012, in Oxford, MS. Mrs. Cope spent many years researching family genealogy and was a Civil War historian. She was a member of the DAR and the UDC.... View Obituary & Service Information