Mary Elizabeth Tinkler Copeland Elliott, 80, of Midland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her home and went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven.
A visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Thursday, April 7 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Graveside service will be Friday, April 8 at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Both are located in Midland, TX.
Mary was born August 9, 1941 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Emerson “Tink” Tinkler and Effie Mae Courtney Tinkler.
Mary grew up on a ranch west of Fort Stockton; she was very proud of the life she lived on the there. She attended Fort Stockton schools and loved attending class reunions and keeping in touch with classmates
Mary’s first marriage gave her two children, Max Copeland, wife Trisha, of Abilene, TX and Karen Copeland Pruitt, husband Mike, of Midland,TX. They in turn, gave Meme four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Bryce Pruitt, wife Jamie, their four children, Michaela Pruitt Williamson, husband Stephen, their three children and Logan Pruitt, all of Midland, TX. Chelsea Copeland Bowen, husband Kahlil, and their two children of Aledo, TX. Her second marriage gave her two more children, Joy Elliott Dowling, husband Chris, of Tampa, FL, their three children and Allan Elliott, wife Julie and his three children.
Mom had such talent! Oil painter, cake decorator, excellent seamstress and no fear of any power tool. Her eye for antiques and displaying them was amazing. The way she loved, her kindness, wisdom and generosity were the most beautiful talents of all!
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jim Tinkler of Fort Stockton, TX (Jim passed way 48 hours before Mary) and an infant grandchild.
She is survived by all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who love and miss her tremendously. Also surviving her, is her sweetheart, Rudy Smetak of Fort Stockton.
Her family would like to express their gratitude to her caregivers, especially Katrina Wilson, who loves and cared for our mom so well. Also to Hospice of Midland for so much support, kindness and compassion, especially Kayla, Sheila and Regina.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas Avenue, Midland, TX 79701
Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.
