Angie Porter McGilvary

Angie Porter McGilvary, aged 94, went to be with her Lord on August 27, 2026. Her funeral will take place on Thursday, September 3rd at 9:00am graveside at Brocks Mill Baptist Church Cemetery located at 4218 Brocks Mill Road in Cheraw, SC 29520.

Born on August 8, 1932, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, Angie was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, whose legacy will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her. Angie was the proud daughter of Mabel Rollings Porter and Carlton Porter, and she carried the love and lessons of her parents throughout her life. She dedicated her professional career to the dental field, serving as a skilled dental assistant while nurturing her creativity and passion for photography—an art she meticulously honed from an early age in her family's photography studio. Angie had a remarkable talent for transforming black-and-white photographs into color, capturing the beauty of life in every frame.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Angie was known for her exceptional cooking and the warmth she brought to every gathering. She found immeasurable joy in spending time with family and friends, always surrounded by laughter and love. As a grandmother, Angie was devoted to whom she adored and cherished deeply.

Angie is survived by her two sons, Ted (Maria) Copeland of Darlington and Timothy (Maria) Copeland of Panama City Beach, FL, her grandchildren: Teresa, Ashley, Allison, and Eric, her brother Fred (Mary) Porter, her sister Betty (Jack) Ratliff. She is lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Angie is preceded in death by her parents, husband Willis Tee Copeland, and children, Anthony Copeland and Theresa Smith, as well as her sister, Mary McLauren.