Betty Jean Cuppy

Betty Jean Cuppy went to her Heavenly home on December 27, 2015 in Midland, Texas. She was born to Amos & Lurline Fishback on May 23, 1928 in Oklahoma City, Ok. She grew up as an Army brat. Married to the love of her life, Jack Cuppy, for 58 years, they had 2 children, Terri Torres & Jack Cuppy, Jr(who tragically died at 25 years of old in a plane accident). They resided in Oklahoma City, Ok, where she supported her husband in his 30 years of service as a firefighter. They retired to lake life at Lake Tenkiller for 20 years. They returned to Oklahoma City for 10 years, before transplanting to Midland, Tx to be close to their daughter.

She worked at various jobs in her early years, John A. Brown dept store, keypunch operator for IBM, Executive Secretary for United Way OKC, and volunteering with Girl Scouts of America & Red Cross. Her greatest joy came from family gatherings, lake life, scuba diving, traveling, playing bridge, dancing and rooting for her Sooners. She brought a brilliant smile, cheerful laughter, warm hugs & her delightful opinions wherever she went. Being a caring, loving, supportive wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister & friend were her greatest attributes. Her motto in life was to do the best with the hand that is dealt.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri Torres(husband Joe), grandchildren, David Poole(wife Robin), Monica Corey(husband Dan), all from Midland, Tx & Jack Cuppy, III(wife Heather) from Cheyenne, Wyo., Brother, Amos Fishback, Jr, Houston, Tx. 9 great-grandkids & several nieces & nephews.

Family has requested donations may be made to the Hospice of Midland or charity of your choice. Special thanks to Senior Care of Midland and to Hospice of Midland for their loving care of her. Funeral will be held 10:00am, Saturday January 2, 2016 at Bill Merritt Funeral, 6201 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, Ok 73008. Graveside at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 8701 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, Ok. 73162