Evelyn Louise (Copas) Nixon, 87, of West Union, Ohio, died September 11, 2025 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Evelyn was born June 24, 1938 in Brush Creek Township in Adams County. Evelyn was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Edwin Copas and mother, Birchie Essie “Taylor” Copas; two brothers, Larry N. Copas and Danny K. Copas; a nephew, Jason Copas; and a niece, Melissa Copas.
Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Joyce A. Nixon of West Union; granddaughter, Jamie Lenn Nixon of West Union; four brothers, Harold E. Copas of Wheelersburg, Jerry Copas of West Union, Forrest Copas of Lynx and Richard Copas of Lynx; two sisters; Juanita Martin of Peebles and Cathy Dryden of Manchester; and special friend, Karen Hawkins.
Evelyn was a Registered Nurse at the Adams County Hospital in West Union for many years. She was a member of Mt. Armenia Church in Lynx and attended Gift Ridge Church, Oak Grove Church, White Oak Church and Blue Creek Community Church.
The visitation is Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union and Friday from noon – 1 p.m.
The funeral is Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1 p.m., also at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Julie Horsley will officiate.
The Interment is Friday, September 19, 2025 at the East Liberty Cemetery in Lynx in Adams County.
Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated serves the family.
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