Betty Cooper

Betty Joe Cooper was born July 30, 1936, in Avert, Missouri, to the late Ralph Robey and Effie Marie (Mayo) Robey. She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Indiana Feb. 28, 2025, at the age of 88.

Betty spent her childhood years in Avert and moved with her family to Bloomfield, Missouri, where she graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1955. On April 20, 1957, she was united in marriage to Deloit Dean Cooper in his parent’s home north of Aquilla, Missouri. Together they built their lives and raised their family in Bloomfield. Mr. Cooper preceded her in death May 5, 2000.

Betty worked outside the home in various occupations including waitress, seamstress, clerk, bookkeeper and business owner. She ended her working career in 1998 when she retired from Mercantile Bank. Prior to retirement she attended SEMO University and received an Associate Degree in Business.

In addition to being a full-time working mother, Betty was involved in community activities including Cub Scouts, AMVETS Auxiliary, Crowley Ridge Rec Center, Helping Hands, Red Hats, and election volunteer. She was a Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star and served many years as secretary/treasurer and twice as Worthy Matron. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield.

Throughout her life Betty enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting and gardening. She had an adventurous side that enjoyed road-trips and had visited most of the Continental United States. She loved the beach and travelled parts of Route 66. Everywhere she went she took a smile, a pride of where she was from – Bloomfield- and a pride of her family. Betty ( Mom, Grandma, Granny) approached life with a patience and quiet generosity. She gave freely of her time and talents with never a hint of being asked – she wanted to be in that moment helping the ones she loved. Her belief was that we should do what we can while we’re able, and she lived that every day.

Betty is survived by two children, Cindy (Mike) Drew of Batesville, Indiana, Samuel (Mary) Cooper of Bloomfield; four grandchildren, Shannon (Chris) Munchel, Christopher Drew, Jon Drew, and McKenna Fisher; two great-grandchildren, Jameson Munchel and Bettymae Munchel. Betty is also survived by one brother, Ralph “Bo” (Jessie) Robey, the Amanda McWilson family, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 8 pm, Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield, followed by internment at Bloomfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Stars and Stripes Museum, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825, and First Baptist Church, 201 Center Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.