Sherry Ann Copeland, 79, of Bardstown, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born Dec. 17, 1946 in Nelson County to the late Joseph Alexander and Ada Mae Davis Hamilton II.
She was a retired employee of Burroughs-Nukote and Inoac. She was a member of the Ebonese Club and St. Monica Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching tennis, playing bunco, bingo and infamous game nights, but more than anything, she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Beatrice and Shike Dodson; six siblings, Joseph Dodson, Ada B. Greathouse, Joseph Hamilton III, Patsy L. Greathouse, William “Brother” Hayes and Michael Hamilton; and one granddaughter, Kelsey C. Copeland.
She is survived by her husband, Elmer L. Copeland III; two daughters, Kecia Copeland (Peter) of Lebanon and Dominique Copeland of Bardstown; two sons, Bryant L. Copeland of Bardstown and Brandon H. Nakasato (Yasu) of Canada; three sisters, Mary C. Hays and Jane E. Page, both of Bardstown and Theresa (Dave) Greathouse of Louisville; seven grandchildren, Sherrington Copeland, Alexis Lincoln, Josh Ceasar, Darrian Copeland, Kaden Lydian, Kyan Lydian, and Kingston “BooBoo” Wickliffe; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Roscoe Linton and Bro. David Walker officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service.
Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at the funeral home.
The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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