Janet Copeland

Janet Scivally Copeland, 57, of Midland, went to be with the Father on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at First Baptist Church Sanctuary.Janet was born on August 22, 1957 in Gainesville, Texas to Weldon Thurman Scivally and Doris Ann Scivally. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University. She married the love of her life, David Copeland, on September 4, 1982 in Gainesville, Texas. They raised three children together, and she retired after the birth of their second child.She is survived by her husband, David Copeland; son, Weston Copeland, and wife, Sarah; daughter, Cathryn Copeland Wood, and husband, Conner; son, William Copeland; mother, Doris Ann Scivally; brother, Dale Scivally, and wife, Jan; sister, Carol Herman, and husband, James; sister, Sandy Carpenter, and husband, Craig; sister, Suzy Scivally; one grandson, Easton David Copeland; and numerous nieces and nephews.Janet was a faithful servant of Christ, a devoted mom and wife, a friend who loved at all times, and a pearl formed by adversity.  She will be remembered most by her unfailing faith.The family requests that any donations be made to Midland Fair Havens, 2400 Whitmire Blvd, Suite 100, Midland, TX 79705.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,