Frances Adele Copsey, 89 of California, MD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the home of her eldest daughter, Leonardtown, MD. Born December 30, 1921 in Benedict, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Henry Goldsmith and Cora Indiana (Ching) Goldsmith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hilary Copsey, Sr. on May 27, 2003. She married Hilary on April 11, 1944 at the Immaculate Conception Church, Mechanicsville, MD. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Adelle is survived by her children; James Hilary Copsey Jr. of Leonardtown, MD, John William Copsey of Charlestown, WV, Betty Ann Guy of Leonardtown, MD, Francis Conway Copsey of California, MD, Linda Marie Copsey of Columbia, MD, 14 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Jamie Copsey, Shane Copsey, Casey Copsey, Johnny Copsey, Scotty Copsey, Charlie Guy, Glennie Buckler, Brian Buckler, and Jason Buckler. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandchildren.

A celebration of her life and visitation will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Our Lady's Catholic Church, 41348 Medley's Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.