Mary Copas Carney, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at her home in Madisonville, KY of natural causes.

She was born on February 12, 1933, in Texarkana, TX, to the late Florence and James "Hubbard" Kinney, of Texarkana. She lived in Phoenix, AZ, for fifty years before moving to Madisonville. Mary was a home maker and loved to cook, clean, and sew for her family. Mary was an active member of Praise Temple Church and enjoyed spending time with her church family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her favorite things to do was talk to her niece, Gwen, every morning to hear about the family updates.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Johnson; three sisters; and three brothers.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Johnson, Brenda (Ed) Sullivan, Fonda Lowe, and Kathy (Larry) Ayers; her sister, Becky Coplan; her grandchildren, Jimmy (Lisa) Johnson, Rhonda (Kevin) Smith, Tami Sullivan, Thomas Ganes, Johnny Hart, Eddie Silva, Brandon (Beth) Ayers, and Brian Rice; her great grandchildren, Hannah Johnson, Kaylee Rice, Dylan Rice, Bonnie Sue Rice, Elijah Smith, Keenan Smith, Aubrey Smith, Jaeden Smith, Ethan Smith, Harley Ayers, Noah Ayers, and Tanner Ayers; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with Pastor Phillip Cook officiating. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.