RIP Aunt Jean
Jean Marie Copeland 1929-2022
Hey guys
I waited a few days to post this---and I write this with the heaviest of hearts. Aunt Jean passed away last week at age 93.
First---Thank God you guys provided us the resources to get Aunt Jean out of the horrible nursing home--- and she was able to spend her last months at home, surrounded by loved ones---instead of by a cold hospital staff.
I waited to post this because whatever I say will not be enough. So I will just say this…
God brings people into our lives for a reason and while Aunt Jean was never my aunt 'by blood', she undoubtedly became one of the most important people in my life... and the best relative I never had.
She was a mentor, a motivator, and a best friend.
When I became homeless in 2008 at age 49, Aunt Jean allowed me to stay in her basement. And that's when she tried encouraging me saying "Life begins at 50"--- I thought "what a nice lady" but I also thought she was crazy as hell. She wasn't.
It was Aunt Jean who re-introduced me to the amazing love of Jesus Christ... It was Aunt Jean who encouraged me to recognize my own God-given talents and use them. And it was Aunt Jean who told me I needed to 'talk on the videos' and she helped me create intellectual Froglegs.
Now, I was not the only “stray dog“ that Aunt Jean took in and helped over the years. Aunt Jean never had any of her own children--- so WE were Aunt Jean’s children.
We were actually planning on Aunt Jean coming to Tennessee for Thanksgiving. But 2 weeks before Thanksgiving, she really started deteriorating and we knew she was not going to make it to Tennessee--- so I went to Kansas City to have Thanksgiving with her a week early.
It was the last time we spoke.
I suspect we all have family members who, when they died… we're not entirely sure if they made it to heaven or not. I don't have that concern for Aunt Jean. I know I will see Aunt Jean again…
I will always love Aunt Jean… And she will be missed horribly.
RIP Jean Marie
A small memorial service will be held 3PM, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 at a private residence in Kansas City. If you knew Aunt Jean, and would like to attend, please email IntellectualFroglegs@gmail.com