Betty Copeland was born in Montana on January 10, 1936, on a day when the temperature had fallen to -10 degrees. The daughter of itinerant evangelists, Betty was shaped early by a life of faith, music, and service. In 1952, she married Logan Harper and embraced the role of a devoted pastor’s wife while raising their four children and teaching piano. Their marriage ended in 1975.

In 1978, Betty married Houston Copeland and played a significant role in supporting his success as a State Farm Insurance agent. She had a natural gift for connecting with people, and her warmth, hospitality, and gracious way of making others feel welcome were known throughout the community. They divorced in 2005.

Betty will be remembered for her beauty, grace, loyalty, and loving spirit. She treasured her family and friends deeply, and even near the end of her life, she took pride in having her hair and makeup done and her jewelry on. People were drawn to her positive outlook, quick wit, and wonderful sense of humor. She also enjoyed traveling, reading, and shopping.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Arlene Treeby; her daughter, Janis Adkins; and her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Nancy Treeby.

She is survived by her daughters, Zelda Wilmoth and her husband, Joe, and Rhonda Whitlow and her husband, Ken; her son, Vance Harper; seven grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren, all of whom carry forward her memory and love.

Betty spent the final years of her life at Linwood Village Nursing Home in Cushing, OK, where she was dearly loved. The staff could always count on her for a smile, a laugh, and a quick comeback—small gifts that reflected the joy and spirit she shared with those around her.