DECEASED: Mrs. Peggy Jane Copeland Wood age 87 of Livingston, Overton Co., TN stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior and many family members and friends who have gone on before her on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mrs. Peggy Jane Copeland Wood was born in Allred, Overton Co., TN on Wednesday, April 17, 1935 to the late Gentry and Pate Copeland of Allred, TN. Mrs. Peggy was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and played the organ for many years. She loved canning, loved working outside in her yard and with her flowers. She loved being around people and just talking for hours. If you knew her, you loved her and if she knew you, she loved you, but most of all she loved her Lord and Savior and always talked about how good He was to her.

SURVIVORS: Her Husband of 41 years: James "Jim" M. Wood of Livingston, TN; 2 Sons: Mark Copeland and his wife Shelia of Knoxville, TN, John Copeland and his wife Rhonda of Alpine, TN; 2 Sisters: Judy Buford, Carol Ashburn and her husband Fred all of the Oak Grove Community of Overton Co.; 2 Step-Sons: Jimmy Wood and his wife Marsha of Murfreesboro , TN, Daryl Wood and his wife Angie of Monterey , TN; 1 Step Daughter: Janine Poss and her fiancé Eric of Maryland; 18 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren and 3 more Great Grandchildren on the way. Also survived by a host of other family and her church family and friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to her parents; Her first husband Lavon Copeland; 1 Daughter: Kathy Lynn Copeland; 1 Son: Jeff Copeland; 2 Grandsons: Cody Wood, Dakota Sams; 1 Brother: Joe Copeland.

PALLBEARERS: Josh Copeland, Matt Copeland, Chad Copeland, Tyler Copeland, Caleb Copeland, Lucas Copeland. Honorary: Josh Wood, Eric Buckner, Andy Ford, Devin Copeland, Josh Cloyd, Chase Cloyd.

SERVICES/BURIAL: Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy Jane Copeland Wood will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10 AM from the Grace Baptist Church in Alpine located on Dog Walk Road with burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Family will welcome friends at the Church on Friday, January 27 ^th starting at 5 PM until 8 PM. Officiating with the service will be Bro. John Copeland and Bro. David Price. In lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to Grace Baptist Church for Bibles for Missionary's.