Micki Gray Coplan

Micki Gray Coplan, age 84, of Niceville FL, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 5th, 2017 with her family by her side. She was at last, reunited with her husband and love of her life, Bob Coplan and her beloved son, Gary Coplan.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Liz Coplan, Karen Lewis (Rick) and Pam Coplan; former son in law, Rip Wright, grandchildren, Ryan Coplan (Brooke), Will Wright, Ben Beasley, Rob Wright (Lindsey), Annie Wright and Hillaree Durso and her beloved great grandchildren, Ava Coplan, Lucca Coplan, and Josephine Montgomery. She will be greatly missed by her loving brothers, Robert L. Gray (Charlotte), Russell T. Gray Jr. and sister Shirley McDonald (Buddy); also many loving nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.Micki was born to Elizabeth Laye and Russell T. Gray on May 31st, 1933 in Batesville, Mississippi. Years after Elizabeth's death, Russell married Telette May Little. Micki and her family grew up in Batesville and had a very happy childhood, growing up with 16 cousins nearby. Micki was a charming and engaging child and was loved by many. She was crowned Little Miss Batesville at the age of 5 and Miss Batesville at 17.  After graduating high school, Micki left Batesville and headed to Dallas Texas and began her life’s adventure. It was there she met Bob. It was love at first sight and they were married six weeks later. Bob and Micki traveled the world, learning each other’s hobbies and sports. They were blessed with three children and were married 38 years before Bob’s untimely death in 1989.  Micki loved being a stay at home mother. After the family grew up and relocated back to the Niceville area, Micki spent many years at the Okaloosa County Clerk’s Office, and as Judicial Assistant to Judge Jerry Tolten. She enjoyed those years tremendously and made many friends.After retiring, Micki enjoyed the “easy life”, entertaining family, spending time at her grandchildren’s functions, learning to crochet, playing dominos, playing piano and just relaxing at home with her little dog “Prissy”. Micki was a loyal friend, a doting wife and a wonderful mother. We will miss her beautiful smile. A memorial service will be held at McLaughlin Twin Cities Funeral Home in Niceville, FL on August 17, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:00. There will also be a memorial service held at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS at a time to be announced at a later date. Wells Funeral Home has charge of local arrangements.