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Nina Copeland

Passed 03/16/2026

Obituary For Nina Copeland

Nina Mae (McCollum) Copeland was born January 5, 1940 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Arthur Bethea and Sarah Allene McCollum Owens. She transitioned from this life on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Duke Regional Hospital.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026, 12:30 pm at American Cremation & Funeral Service. The family will receive friends at 12:00 noon.

Family who remains to cherish her memory are: two brothers, Leondras and Ralph Owens; seven sisters, Gail Perry, Marian Lennon, Janet Hammond (Lonnie), Debra Parker, Phyllis Haymer, Sheila Hill (Freddie), Cathy Wright (Brett); nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances, two special friends, Kale, who was her beautician and Liz.

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Bernice Duffy Johnson planted 5 trees in memory of Nina Copeland . - April 03, 2026

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My prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss

Michael G Jones Sr

With deepest sympathy to Dr. Debra Parker and the Copeland, Owen's, and McCollum Families n the loss of Nina. May you be comforted by the memories you have of Nina as you celebrate the life she lived.

Bernice Duffy Johnson

💐 Deepest sympathy to the Owens and McCollum Family from the National Alumni Association of Hillside High School.

Mary Scott

Our deepest condolences to my "family " as we celebrate the life of Nina Mae. May the love of God comfort you and the memories of the laughter of younger days outweigh your grief.

Daughter #10

Mary Scott

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

American Cremation and Funeral Service | Durham, NC

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