Anna Beatrice Copsey (Ryce)
October 18, 1943 ~ July 20, 2019
Anna Beatrice “Anna Bea” Copsey, 75 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on July 20, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD.
Anna Bea was born to Everard and Virginia Farrell Ryce.
Anna Bea is survived by Crystal (Joey) Gant and Lawrence (Sissy) Copsey, a brother David “Sonny” (Evelyn) Ryce, a sister, Agnes Jameson, five grandchildren: Desirae, Willie, Erin, Phyllis, Amy and 3 great-grandchildren: Jayden, Cassie and Destiny,
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughters: Brenda and Phyllis and many brothers and sisters.
Anna Bea was a homemaker who enjoyed the hard work of working in the tobacco field. She loved bird watching, fishing, crabbing, puzzles, playing cards, and hanging out with family. There was an unforgettable impression made with every human being she came in contact with. Anna Bea was a friend to everyone and would never get caught up in the “gossip”.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 8:30AM to 9:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 9:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating.
Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Pallbearers will be: Joe Gant, Ronnie Wines, Mark Stone, Dennis Johnson, Timmy Ryce and Joey Porter.





Grandma i can’t believe you r gone I will love n miss you forever rest easy grandma I will see you again
When it’s my time I love you forever amy
My deepest sympathy , Anna B had a heart of gold,and a beautiful smile . Prayers to her family, I know she will be missed ! Diane Dorsch.
I can’t believe this day has come. But in all honesty I’m glad your now home with Phyllis Brenda Granddaddy and all your brothers and sisters friends and cousins etc that went before you. I’m glad you are no longer suffering. And I’m so great full for Crystal who took on the role of taken care of you like she did. I’ll miss you Grandma more then you will ever no. but I’m glad your home now and no longer suffering. RIP. Until I see you again. we love you ❤️
I think aunt Anna was the sweetest and kindest lady I’ve ever met. never a harsh word for or about anyone. A true angel. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Joe