Christina Marie Cope

Click on the tribute wall above to view Christina's video triubute. Christina Marie Cope, age 95 of Monroe, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Oasis of Monroe. Christina was born January 11, 1925 in Clinton, Indiana to Arthur and Christina (Johnson) Shannon, Sr. She married John W. Skelley in 1945 in Paris, Illinois. Christina worked as a baker and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Peterson of Monroe; step children: the late Rex Cope, Nick Cope, Nancy (Millard) Cox and Debra (Dean) Clingerman, all of Brazil, Indiana; brother Carl (Cherie) Shannon and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Christina was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Christina Shannon, spouses John W. Skelley and Stanley L. Cope, daughter Linda Kay Skelley, brother Arthur Shannon, Jr. and 2 sisters Ila Mae Lulay and Betty Jean Penrod. Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 2 pm – 7 pm at The Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave., Monroe. Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5 pm at the funeral home. Those wishing to make a donation in Christina’s memory may do so through Holiday Camp Association, ISD-1101 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48181, 734-625-6034.