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Barbara Sue Alexander

Barbara Sue Alexander

Female 1960 - 2011  (51 years)


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  • Name Barbara Sue Alexander 
    Birth 2 Jun 1960  Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 21 Jul 2011  Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4999  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family Dennis Michael Copfer,   b. 26 Dec 1957   d. 6 Aug 2011, Washington, District of Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years) 
    Marriage 25 Nov 1992  Lorain County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorce 6 Feb 2006  Fairfax County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    >1. Dennis Copfer  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. Jayson Copfer  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F1326  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Notes 


    • Barbara Sue Miller Copfer (nee Alexander), 51, of Herndon, Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011, following an illness. She was born June 2, 1960 in Elyria, where she attended Elyria High School.

      Barb was in the United States Army from 1979 to 1981 and was awarded the Marksman award early in her service time and left the military as a Sergeant. She enjoyed spending time with her son and her family; crocheting; listening, writing, playing and singing music; writing poetry, drawing and just enjoying life to its fullest.

      She is survived by her son, Zachary Amos Miller of Tennessee; companion, Dennis Copfer of Virginia; and two stepsons, Dennis Copfer, Jr. (Jennifer) of Avon Lake, and Jason Copfer (Amy) of Virginia; her father, Jack Alexander (Corinne) of Elyriaia; a sister, Jacqueline Beaty (Kenny) of Elyria; four brothers, Daniel G. Alexander of LaGrange, Richard Alexander (Maryann) of Lakewood, Allen Alexander of Elyria, John Scott Alexander (Stephanie) of Florida; nieces, Heather Snider (Joseph) and Jessica Beaty of Elyria, Katelynn Alexander of Florida, Holly Wilkins, USAF (Randy) of Texas, Ashley Alexander of Colorado; nephews, Daniel, Jr. of Lagrange, Eric Alexander of Rocky River, Matthew Alexander of Lakewood; two great-nieces; and two step-grandchildren.

      She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Alexander-Short (nee Looney); and by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

      Friends and family are welcome for a Memorial Service beginning at 7 P.M. at Calvary Apostolic Church, 3222 North Ridge Rd., Sheffield.

      In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to help defray costs.

      Barbara Sue Miller Copfer (nee Alexander), 51, of Herndon, Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011, following an illness. She was born June 2, 1960 in Elyria, where she attended Elyria High School.

      Barb was in the United States Army from 1979 to 1981 and was awarded the Marksman award early in her service time and left the military as a Sergeant. She enjoyed spending time with her son and her family; crocheting; listening, writing, playing and singing music; writing poetry, drawing and just enjoying life to its fullest.

      She is survived by her son, Zachary Amos Miller of Tennessee; companion, Dennis Copfer of Virginia; and two stepsons, Dennis Copfer, Jr. (Jennifer) of Avon Lake, and Jason Copfer (Amy) of Virginia; her father, Jack Alexander (Corinne) of Elyriaia; a sister, Jacqueline Beaty (Kenny) of Elyria; four brothers, Daniel G. Alexander of LaGrange, Richard Alexander (Maryann) of Lakewood, Allen Alexander of Elyria, John Scott Alexander (Stephanie) of Florida; nieces, Heather Snider (Joseph) and Jessica Beaty of Elyria, Katelynn Alexander of Florida, Holly Wilkins, USAF (Randy) of Texas, Ashley Alexander of Colorado; nephews, Daniel, Jr. of Lagrange, Eric Alexander of Rocky River, Matthew Alexander of Lakewood; two great-nieces; and two step-grandchildren.

      She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Alexander-Short (nee Looney); and by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

      Friends and family are welcome for a Memorial Service beginning at 7 P.M. at Calvary Apostolic Church, 3222 North Ridge Rd., Sheffield.

      In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to help defray costs.
      Barbara Sue Miller Copfer (nee Alexander), 51, of Herndon, Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011, following an illness. She was born June 2, 1960 in Elyria, where she attended Elyria High School.

      Barb was in the United States Army from 1979 to 1981 and was awarded the Marksman award early in her service time and left the military as a Sergeant. She enjoyed spending time with her son and her family; crocheting; listening, writing, playing and singing music; writing poetry, drawing and just enjoying life to its fullest.

      She is survived by her son, Zachary Amos Miller of Tennessee; companion, Dennis Copfer of Virginia; and two stepsons, Dennis Copfer, Jr. (Jennifer) of Avon Lake, and Jason Copfer (Amy) of Virginia; her father, Jack Alexander (Corinne) of Elyriaia; a sister, Jacqueline Beaty (Kenny) of Elyria; four brothers, Daniel G. Alexander of LaGrange, Richard Alexander (Maryann) of Lakewood, Allen Alexander of Elyria, John Scott Alexander (Stephanie) of Florida; nieces, Heather Snider (Joseph) and Jessica Beaty of Elyria, Katelynn Alexander of Florida, Holly Wilkins, USAF (Randy) of Texas, Ashley Alexander of Colorado; nephews, Daniel, Jr. of Lagrange, Eric Alexander of Rocky River, Matthew Alexander of Lakewood; two great-nieces; and two step-grandchildren.

      She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Alexander-Short (nee Looney); and by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

      Friends and family are welcome for a Memorial Service beginning at 7 P.M. at Calvary Apostolic Church, 3222 North Ridge Rd., Sheffield.

      In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to help defray costs.

      Barbara Sue Miller Copfer (nee Alexander), 51, of Herndon, Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011, following an illness. She was born June 2, 1960 in Elyria, where she attended Elyria High School.

      Barb was in the United States Army from 1979 to 1981 and was awarded the Marksman award early in her service time and left the military as a Sergeant. She enjoyed spending time with her son and her family; crocheting; listening, writing, playing and singing music; writing poetry, drawing and just enjoying life to its fullest.

      She is survived by her son, Zachary Amos Miller of Tennessee; companion, Dennis Copfer of Virginia; and two stepsons, Dennis Copfer, Jr. (Jennifer) of Avon Lake, and Jason Copfer (Amy) of Virginia; her father, Jack Alexander (Corinne) of Elyriaia; a sister, Jacqueline Beaty (Kenny) of Elyria; four brothers, Daniel G. Alexander of LaGrange, Richard Alexander (Maryann) of Lakewood, Allen Alexander of Elyria, John Scott Alexander (Stephanie) of Florida; nieces, Heather Snider (Joseph) and Jessica Beaty of Elyria, Katelynn Alexander of Florida, Holly Wilkins, USAF (Randy) of Texas, Ashley Alexander of Colorado; nephews, Daniel, Jr. of Lagrange, Eric Alexander of Rocky River, Matthew Alexander of Lakewood; two great-nieces; and two step-grandchildren.

      She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Alexander-Short (nee Looney); and by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

      Friends and family are welcome for a Memorial Service beginning at 7 P.M. at Calvary Apostolic Church, 3222 North Ridge Rd., Sheffield.

      In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to help defray costs.