Martha Cope

Martha E. (Betty) Cope, 84, of Cadiz, died Saturday, December 13, 2003 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. She was born May 20, 1919 in Stock Twp, Harrison Co., Ohio (the younger of twins), a daughter of the late Clarence A. and Lydia Ann Phillips Bargar. A member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, she was a graduate of Scio High School, and on June 25, 1937 married Hartzell Cope. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage together until his death on April 11, 1993. They were avid collectors and exhibitors of antique gas engines, and traveled to shows together, as long as their health permitted. Betty loved quilting and taking care of her family. She retired from the Scio Pottery after 35 plus years and was a 4-H advisor for many years. She was a co-founder of the Green Valley 4-H Club. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marianna McKlveen and Doris Birney. Surviving are a son James Richard Cope and his wife, Marilyn of Cadiz; a daughter, Betty Jo Shaw and her husband, Don of Cadiz; two granddaughters, Heidi Shaw-Ripley and Heather Keller and her husband, Jody; three great grandchildren, Shane Ripley, and Seth and Abby Keller; a twin brother, James W. Bargar of Bellville; and a sister Ruth Gram of Bellville. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 S. Main St., Cadiz, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Matilda Heavilin will officiate. Burial will follow at Pugh Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Harrison County Home Health Agency Nurses Association, 968 E. Market St., Cadiz, Ohio 43907 or to the Harrison County Home, 41500 Cadiz- Dennison Rd., Cadiz, Ohio 43907. The Memorial Guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com

Service

Tuesday, December 16, 2003 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States