Karline Hawkins-Copper Obituary (1920

Karline Evelyn Hawkinsa�"Copper of Easton MD was the daughter of the late Charles Hawkins and Rosa Warrick Hawkins. She was called home to be with her Lord and living Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Northwest LifeBridge Hospital in Randallstown, MD after several days of declining health. She was educated in the Talbot County School System. She was employed by the Harbour Club for over a decade, and Charlotte McCabe Boutique for 3 decades after which she retired. She attended Union Baptist Church along with her mother, joined at a very young age, and was baptized in the river. Her faith was strong even as a young girl. She was committed to the Word of God, she loved her relationship with the Lord and strongly believed she could do anything through Christ who strengthened her, she was a strong women. Most of her efforts were working in the church, loving her fellow members and the children of the members. Some of the children affectionately called her "Mom". Her favorite saying was Don't know how I'm gonna do it, but the Lord will make a way somehow, and He did. No matter where her journey took her she would always look for a church home. Upon her arrival in Baltimore the first big thing she did was to visit several churches. She finally decided on Bethel AME Church under the leadership of Frank Madison Reid the III, but her thoughts and fond memories were always on Union Baptist Church. She had become extremely fond of the teaching and delivery on the Word brought forth by Pastor Hickman. She would say "That man can really preach." Once she had us to call Rev. Hickman, they prayed together and that was better than her medicine, she said. During her time at Union she served as an usher for numerous years, although she served on the board of trustees she was just as happy when she served up food in the kitchen for mom, no job was too small or big, she was indeed a dedicated servant. Other affiliations include The Pride and Joy Temple and the Daughters of the Elks of Samuel T. Hemsley Lodge. Cherishing her memories are her children, Raymond Copper, Jr. of Trappe, MD, Doris Copper-Milbourne of Windsor Mill, MD, Charles Copper ( Bucky) of Phila., PA, Carolyn Copper-Holland of Hurlock, MD, two son-in-laws, Dr. Richard Milbourne of Windsor Mill, MD and Granville Hazzard of Slaughter Neck, DE, two brother-in-laws, Walter Copper (Gladys)of Berlin, New Jersey, Elmer Dobson of Stevensville, MD. , 23 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 12 Great Great grandchildren and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and friends. A loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friends who touched many lives will be remembered and missed. Services will be Sat. Oct. 13th 1pm at Union Baptist Church 233 Glenwood Ave Easton, MD with a viewing two hours prior. Interment in Richard's Memorial Park Easton, MD.