Betty Jean Copeland Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 14, 2026, at the age of 97, Betty Jean Copeland (Valentine, Nebraska) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband John F Copeland; her son Marvin Copeland of Valentine, Nebraska.; her parents, Lillian A. Clayton Osburn and Albert M. Osburn; and her siblings, Bernice Osburn, Hazel Brown (John), Helen Olson (Clair), Bonny Copeland (Earl), Russell Osburn (Lucille), Robert Osburn, Dick Osburn (Letha) and Ray Osburn (Florence).
She is survived by: her daughter Marla Jean Kilmer of Valentine, Nebraska.; her son-in-law Willis Kilmer; her grandsons, Ryan Kilmer (Ronelle) and John Kilmer (Alina); her parents-in-law, Clara E. Ogle Copeland and John Frederick Copeland; and her siblings-in-law, Ruby Vaughn (Jim), Ester Anderson (Harry), Mary Ellen Spivey (Emmett), Sylvia Kramer Sharp (Milan), Anna Nish (Bert), Earl Copeland (Bonny), Zelma Copeland, Clifford Copeland and Darrel Copeland (Irma). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family requests that donations be made to the Sparks Cemetery through Security First Bank 253 N Main Street Valentine, NE 69201 or Sandhills Cancer Fund 428 East 8th Street Ainsworth, Nebraska, 69210.
