Judy Ann Cooper, 78, of De Leon, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born August 28, 1939 in Fr. Worth, Texas to R.V. and Emma Earles. Judy married her husband, Bill, January 19, 1985.

Bill and Judy moved to De Leon from Odessa in 1992. They had owned and operated West Texas Pipe and Steel in Odessa for many years and once settled in De Leon, they started a pipe and steel business here. They were members of St. Joe Baptist Church, De Leon. Bill and Judy were always together and loved having daily breakfast and lunch with their many friends at HWY 6 Café. Judy retired from nursing after many decades. She worked as both a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dental Hygienist. She loved working within the healthcare field and being able to help people in their time of need. Judy was an animal lover of any kind. They especially loved their dog, Jake. Judy served for many years as an Ambassador for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. She loved being out among people and helping the community in any way she could. Judy was an outgoing and friendly soul who always welcomed you with a big smile. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and many dear friends.

Judy is survived by her brother, Bob Earles and wife, Debbie; sister, Sandy Erwin and husband, Don; numerous nieces and nephews; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.V. and Emma Earles. Bill and Judy passed away together in a vehicle accident and today they remain at one another's side just as they would want to be.

A service celebrating both Bill and Judy's lives was held Saturday, July 7 ^th , 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home in De Leon. If desired memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA, in memory of Bill and Judy.