Eleanor Carrie Vaught Copenhaver

Eleanor Carrie Vaught Copenhaver, 86, of Salem, passed away on November 6, 2026. She was born in Virginia to the late M. Brook Vaught and Katherine Hilton Vaught.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of more than 65 years, Douglas Blaine Copenhaver.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Karen Collier and husband Larry of Clermont, FL and Michael Copenhaver of Salem, VA; two grandchildren, Katelyn Clawson and husband Ryan of Clermont, FL and Kelsey Sprouse and husband Brian of Roanoke, VA; two great grandchildren, Nora Clawson and Nolan Clawson; and her special neighbors, Donna and Gary Wheeler.

Eleanor was a member of Central United Methodist Church and also attended Locust Grove United Methodist Church. She took great pride in being a homemaker and devoted her life to caring for her family. She found joy in gardening, cooking, and canning, and cherished the opportunity to share the fruits of her labor with those she loved.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, VA. A chapel service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, with Pastor Ben Lockhart officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and nurses of Friendship Richfield Living for the care, kindness, and compassion shown to Eleanor.

Her love and devotion to her family will remain a treasured part of the memories they hold dear.