Marilyn (Copeland) Bethell, 59, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma was born on July 6, 1965 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Charlie and Freda (Ballard) Copeland and passed away at home in Bokoshe, Oklahoma with her husband at her side on May 22, 2025 less than a month before their 42nd anniversary.

She is survived by:

Her husband:

David Bethell

Two sons:

Anthony Bethell

Cody Bethell

One grandson:

Adam Bethell

Three sisters:

Judy Anderson

Charlotte Potts

Brenda Fagan

One brother:

Tommy Copeland

Daughter-in-law:

Alexandra "Zan" Bethell

Numerous other loved one and a host of friends

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Freda Copeland; a son, Jayson Bethell; a granddaughter, Kaia Bethell; and a sister, Katy Cunningham.

Marilyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be missed by many and left a trail of good deeds in several states, where she at once called home. She was a mentor and helper to youth and adults that were in need. She put her heart into her children and was a very attentive mom. She was the aunt that many nieces and nephews loved. She provided loving end of life care to her mother-in-law leaving a legacy and respect for her deeds. Most of all she accepted, loved, and believed in God and Jesus Christ's grace and forgiveness knowing we all fall short of the glory of God. May she rest in peace.

A memorial service to honor Marilyn's life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Summerfield Church of Christ with Brother Tracy Loyd officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.