Lee Ellen Weatherwax Coppola of Cumming Georgia, formally of Glenville New York, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday August 4th, 2020. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Samuel; parents Mary and Elmer Weatherwax; in-laws Eleanor and Albert Coppola; brother Ronald Weatherwax; sister in-law Anne Coppola and nephew Stephen Coppola.
She is survived by her Daughter and Son in-law Laurie and Brad Tasker of Ellijay GA; Son and Daughter
in-law Jeff and Lena Coppola of Cumming GA; Brother in-Law Joe Coppola of NY and John Coppola of GA; Sister in-law Adrian Weatherwax of Myrtle Beach SC; Granddaughter Samantha and husband Eric Bradburn of Ellijay GA; Granddaughter Kayla Coppola of Cumming Ga; Grandson Chris Coppola of GA; Great Grandchildren Will Bradburn, Josie Bradburn and Holden Coppola; as well as many loved nephews and nieces.
Lee was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked for General Electric when she met Sam who was a pharmacy student - that began their long and loving story. From the Navy to Schenectady they began a life of laughter, love and happiness. In 1960 they opened Glenville Pharmacy in partnership with best friend's Lois and Morrie Abramson and began a family in Glenville NY.
In 1983 they moved to Norcross Ga and Lee worked for Wilkinson Sword for many years before retiring. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, friends, and her work with Saint Vince de Paul.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday August 6th, 2020 at Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming GA at 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Saint Vincent de Paul Society- c/o Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, 1908 Waleska Hwy 108, Jasper GA 30143
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, Georgia 30040, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.