NOLA native Marjann ‘Copie’ Prince dies in S.C.
MARJANN COPLAND “COPIE” PRINCE, a native New Orleanian who only recently relocated to Charleston, S.C., passed qway peacefully on Friday, October 23rd at her home in Daniel Island. She was 92 years old.
MARJANN ‘COPIE’ PRINCE
A graduate of Isidore Newman School, she attended Washington University in St. Louis before returning home to graduate from Newcomb College.
Prince had a zeal for life and was an avid golfer, a devoted gardener and a determined bridge player. She enjoyed reading her newspapers and making predictions for the stock market prognosticator. A lifelong New Orleans Saints fan, she loved New Orleans cuisine, although she admitted her favorite food was a hamburger.
Mariann is survived by her husband of 63 years, Howard S. “Duke” Prince; her three daughters, Peggy “Pepe” Prince (Terry Finn), Nancy Prince (Fred Guidry), and Mary Ann “Skipper” Prince (Ezra Singer) and three grandchildren.
A private graveside service was held on Thursday, October 29.
The family requests that those wishing to honor Mariann’s memory may make a contribution to the Jewish Children’s Regional Service, PO Box 7368, Metairie, LA 70010-7368 or Respite Care Charleston 1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
