EASTON, MD - Ludelia C. Copper made her peaceful transition from this life to go home with her heavenly father, who decided that she was tired, so he allowed her to win the race. Ludelia was the daughter of the late Arthur and Madora Thomas, born in Easton, Md., on Jan. 29, 1924. Ludelia was married to the late Russell Copper and from that union one son was born, Donald Russell Copper, Sr. She was educated in Talbot County School Systems. Ludelia was employed as a domestic worker until her health began to fail and was loved by all of her employers. Ludelia was a wonderful cook and put love in to every dish that she made especially her "Sweet Potato Pies." She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age while growing up in Longwoods. She was a member of Easton Apostolic Church in Easton, Md., under the leadership of Elder Frank Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Donald R. Copper, Sr, Hurlock, Md; four grandchildren, Donald Copper, Jr (Portia) Virginia Beach, Va., Roger Cornish, St Michaels, Md., Frederick Johnson, Jr, Baltimore, Md., and Kimberly Hughes, Hurlock, Md.; seven great- grandchildren; three brothers, Harvey Thomas (Barbara), Carmichael, Md., Lewis Thomas, Coppersville, Md., and Elwood Thomas, Pa.; two sisters, Mary Thomas, Easton, Md., and Agnes Hubbard, Ridgely, Md.; and a host of other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Madora Thomas; grandson, Dwight Copper; siblings, Lawrence, Earl, Dorothy and Lillian; and a daughter-in-law, Valerie M. Copper. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21, 2011- 2:00 p.m., at Union Baptist Church, Easton, MD. Viewing will be one hour prior. Burial will be in Richards Memorial Park, Easton, MD. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Cambridge, MD. MD-Ludelia-Copper.jpg./