The 60th wedding anniversary of Anthony and Ola Brown Cope was celebrated recently at the Ben Lomand Telephone banquet room. The event was hosted by their children and spouses, Gary and Brenda Cope, Jimmy and Janice Crim, Darlene Roberts, and Marlene and Jimmy Young. Their grandchildren include Matt and Donna Crim, Brian and Wendy Anderson, Leo and Marcie Bourque, Steve and Sandie Roberts, and Derek and Buddi Dean. Their great-grandchildren are Erica and Emily Davis, Trae Roberts, Drayton Dean and Tres.
The anniversary celebration was enjoyed by family and friends, with guest tables decorated with white roses. The buffet table held a topiary of white Virginia roses.
The couple wed November 21, 1947 in Rossville, Ga. Mr. Cope retired from Coca Cola Bottling Company after 35 years, and also retired from Wal-Mart. Mrs. Cope is a homemaker, and also worked for the school system for many years as a special aid helper.
