Nancy Hendricks Copper

Nancy Hendricks Copper, 45, passed away on Wednesday September 21st at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of Chad Copper and loving mother of Austin and Caleb.  Nancy was born and raised in Mississippi.  She first fought cancer at the age of 19 and inspired many with her story of survival.  She worked as a high risk obstetrics nurse for many years.  She and Chad were married in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2000.  They started their family in Knoxville, Tennessee and lived there until 2005 when they moved to Gainesville, Georgia.  Nancy loved everything about being a mother and wife.  Nancy was a dear friend and touched the lives of so many around her.  She worked tirelessly for multiple charitable organizations including Glory, Hope, and Life and Challenged Child and Friends.  She was an exceptional gardener, outstanding shopper, creative artist and an adventurous spirit.  

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Pattie Hendricks and brother Mark Hendricks.  She is survived by her husband, Chad Copper, and two sons, Caleb and Austin of Gainesville, Georgia, brother Mike Hendricks and his daughters Katie, Samantha, Meredith, and Amelia of Tupelo, Mississippi, brother Matt Hendricks of Cleveland, Mississippi,  In-laws Mike and Suzanne Copper of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ryan and Kristi Smith and their children Griffin, Simon, and McKenna of Indianapolis, Indiana.

The family will receive friends at Memorial Park North Riverside chapel on Friday September 23, 2016 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.  Memorial Service will take place at Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, Georgia 30501, on Saturday September 24, 2016 at 11:00 am.

Memorial gifts can be made to Glory, Hope, and Life at The Longstreet Clinic Cancer Center, 726 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SW, Gainesville, GA 30501, where Nancy was an active board member for many years.

Condolences can be made online at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel

989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30501

770.297.6200