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Jill Thayer Copeland

July 21, 1953 — September 30, 2023

Clarksville

Jill Thayer Copeland, 70, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born July 21, 1953 to the late Thomas E. Thayer and Mary Jane (Robert) Moore. 

Jill loved her family and friends, and most of all her grandchildren whom she enjoyed spending time with. She retired from Progressive Directions Inc. and spent her career providing care and support to others. She enjoyed reading with her favorite book being the “The English Patient”. 

She is survived by her husband, William Copeland; her children, Caleb (Brandy) Slaughter and Erica (Alan) Beecher; her grandchildren, Caden and Keegan Slaughter; her siblings, Jackie (Tommy) Slaton, Tommy (John) Thayer, John (Dawn) Thayer, Julie (Keith) Ingram; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, great nieces and other loving relatives and friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jill’s memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research. https://www.michaeljfox.org

Final arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone: 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com.

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