Nell Copas

Iva Nell Copas, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, November 12, 2026. Nell was born in Kingsport and had lived in the Kingsport area her entire life. She graduated from Rogersville High School and attended Sunrise Independent Baptist Church.

Nell was preceded in death by her husband, David Larry Copas; son, Jeffery Wade Copas; parents, Orbin and Ora Mae (Morelock) Rhoton; sister, Frances Ilene Rhoton Arnold.

Survivors include her daughters, Julie Mae Copas and Teresa Nolan, and husband, Tom; son, David Copas; grandchildren, Kevin, Ashley, Brittany, Rachel, Josh; several great-grandchildren; sister, Norene Starnes; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:00am at Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Rogersville, with Dr. Bobby Bernard officiating.