Nellie Ordene Copeland, age 96 of Allardt, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Signature Health Care of Fentress Co.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Buck Cemetery, 5501 Buck Mountain Rd, Jamestown, TN 38556.

Nellie is survived by her:

Daughter, Beth Copeland and husband Bruce Hummel

Grandchildren, Christopher Storey and Kodee Walls and husband Jason

Great-Grandchildren, Mercedes Buchanan and Cameron Storey

Brothers, John Upchurch and wife Vonnie

Jack Upchurch and wife Becky

Sister-in-law Helen Copeland

Several nieces and nephews and other family members, and many close friends, including her church family at Faith Baptist Tabernacle.

She is preceded in death by her:

Husband, Nolan Copeland

Daughter, Anna Wulff

Parents, Paul and Myrtle (Clayborn) Upchurch

Brother, Paul Upchurch, Jr.

Sister, Stella Bennett

Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of services for Nellie Ordene Copeland.