Patricia Faciane Copeland, 82, left us on the evening of July 31st surrounded by her family.

Pat was a long-time resident of the Slidell area and a graduate of Slidell High School. She also spent a significant amount of time in Belle Chasse LA.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years William (Bill) Copeland, daughter Roslyn Riedie Hotard (Dennis) son, L. J. Riedie (Denise); 3 grandchildren, Brent Hotard (Maggie), Lyndsey R Indest (Jacob), and Shane Riedie (Nikki), great grandchildren: Abigail and Madeline Indest, Blaire and Lane Hotard, and Camryn Riedie. Also survived by her sisters Carol Renaud, Beverly Ervin, Sheila Logiudice, various nieces and nephews, and Bill Copeland's children, Anne Sumich (Darren Sumich), Russell and John Copeland and grandchildren; Ellen Anne Sumich, Philip, Jillian, Brady and Charlotte Copeland.

She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Helen Velicco, her father George Albert Faciane and sisters, Sandra Dorr and Sylvia Dorr.

Pat enjoyed traveling with Bill and spending time in the Smoky Mountains. She was an avid sports fan, supporting her grandchildren in sporting endeavors and cheering for the Saints and LSU Tigers. Pat cherished her time with her family with the visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren being the highlights. Pat finished her career in accounting with the RTA and then continued as a teacher's aide in the St. Tammany parish school system.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service held on Monday, August 11th, 2025, at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. West, Slidell, LA 70458. Visitation will begin at 10:00am with the memorial service beginning at 12:00pm. Internment immediately following at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Association and Lung Association are appreciated.