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Nina Faye Copeland Hartman, 80, of Morganton, NC passed away at The Berkeley on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Nina was born February 16, 1942 to the late Alexander Copeland and Sue Miller Copeland in Burke County. Nina recently attended Zion Memorial United Methodist Church and previously, Brookwood Baptist Church. She loved her church family and enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Nina retired from Western Carolina Center in 2003. She received the Long Leaf Pine State employee award. Nina was a hard worker who enjoyed working. She enjoyed gardening, going on beach trips and loved her family most of all.

In addition to her parents Nina is preceded in death by her husband Billy Carroll Hartman of 50 years, grandson, Nathan Williams; bothers Kenneth Copeland, and Lester Copeland, and a sister Juanita Chandler.

Nina is survived by her daughters Dawn Williams (Steve) and Terrie Setzer (Kyle), grandchildren; Madison Ratliff (Trevor), Brayden Setzer, and Kylie Setzer, sister; Frances Beck and a numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Nina, Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11am in the Colonial Chapel at Sossoman Funeral Home in Morganton, NC.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at The Berkeley and Medi Home Hospice for the care of Nina.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Zion Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3061, Drexel, NC 28619 or to The Berkeley Assisted Living Activity Fund, 330 Juniper St. Morganton, NC 28655

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Doris and I want to share our condolences to the family in their loss of their mother and our prayers for continued healing during this time.

—Steve and Doris Pickard

Dawn, we are so very sorry for your loss. I always loved your sweet mama. When I was young, she was always very kind to me and was just a very lovely woman. I, personally, know how difficult it is to lose someone you love and adore so much. May God bless you and your family during this time. Barbara

—Barbara and Jerry Bentley

Girls, I enjoyed working with Nina so much. She taught me invaluable lessons on working with staff to provide quality care. The picture in her obituary is perfect - Nina always had a smile to brighten any situation. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your families in the days ahead.

—Joyce Jensen
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—The Dixons
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Dawn and Family, Our hearts are sad for you and you're in our prayers and thoughts now and for time to come. We loved Nina and we love you.

—Benny & Barbara Childers
—McCrary Bruce
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She was a wonderful soul and full of life. She will be deeply missed. Thank you all for letting us care for her

—Ashley Smith
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Dean and I are so sorry for your loss of such an amazing woman. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers not only today but in the days that lie ahead.

—Vickie Icard

Love to the family. It was an honor to know her.

—Danielle Southard
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I am so sorry to hear this.. I worked at the Berkeley for about 2 years and had the pleasure of having sweet Nina as one of my residents. She was one of a kind for sure. 🤍 my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. She will be surely missed. 🙏🏼

—Emily Jarvis