Date of Death: November 24, 2024

Service Details

In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted; no services are planned.

Obituary Notice

Yvonne Copper, 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.

She was born February 7, 1954 in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Earl Hodges and Maebell (McCloud) Dobine, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972.

Yvonne cared for others as a nurse’s aide for 33 years at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Three Rivers, formerly Heartland Health Care Center. Yvonne enjoyed playing bingo and games with her family. She enjoyed watching movies and basketball with family and friends.

Yvonne went on a cruise for her 50th birthday and had a wonderful time seeing the islands in the Bahamas. Yvonne had a passion for music, she made many playlists to play during family gatherings.

Remaining to cherish her memory are three children, Jacquelyn Copper of Las Vegas, Nev., DeAnna Copper of Three Rivers and Mersaydez Cummings of Three Rivers. One sister Jacquelyn Gordon. Two grandchildren Marquetta Dilworth of Chicago and Jackson Malek Bouie of Kalamazoo. Also a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Maebell Dobine and Earl Hodges. Her sister Marilyn Lawton and brother Bill Copper.

Additional Information

Donations in Yvonne’s memory may be directed to the Copper family. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.

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10 Comments

  1. Aunt C one of the strongest women I’ve ever met. A super big heart. I loved spending the summers with her as a kid. A sweetheart but don’t disrespect her or what’s hers you might live to tell the story. You will be missed dearly. Take your rest though Auntie. Love you

  2. My condolences to the family. She was one of the most warm and genuine women I had the pleasure to know and Miss Cookie you will always hold a special place in our hearts because of it. This world was a better place with you in it but now you can rest.

  3. To the family of Yvonne – I was a fellow classmate of Yvonne. She always had a smile & a sweetness about her. Always laughing & seemed happy. So sad to read of her passing.
    Hold the beautiful memories you have of her, and she will always be near to you in your hearts. May she Rest In Peace.

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