Betty Jo Thomas Cooper, a cherished beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in Lubbock, TX, on October 2, 2024. Born on November 15, 1927, in Boggy Depot, OK, to parents Guy and Jessie Coats Costiloe, she grew up to embody the spirit of hard work, dedication, and the joy of life’s simple pleasures.