Rosemarie LeoGrande Cope

Rosemarie LeoGrande Cope, age 56 of Clarkesville, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at her residence.

Born in Utica, New York on February 04, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Patricia Gray LeoGrande. Mrs. Cope was a former business owner of Papa's Pizza To Go and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed nature and was a wonderful cook. Her family was very important to her, but there was always a special place in her heart for her critters.

Survivors include husband of 19 years, Joe Cope of Clarkesville; daughters, Angela Hogan (Hays Davis) of Roswell and Felicia Ward (Joshua) of Demorest; son, Joseph Cope of Camdenton, Missouri; sisters, Sandra Hoose of Mt. Airy, Rachel Dixon of Cornelia and B.J. Martin of Cornelia; grandchildren, Eric Davis of Roswell, Keegan Ward, Gavin Ward and Aidan Ward all of Demorest; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, as well as her critters, also survive.

Memorial services are 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Joshua Ward officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, c/o Lena McGahee, 170 Thomas Street, Apt. A, Cornelia, GA 30531.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.