Betty was born May 18, 1955, in Tompkinsville , KY , a daughter of the late Joe Copas and Marie Vibbert Copas. She is the wife of Clurie [Red] Pennington, who survives. They were married 51 years.

She worked at Red Capp and Wal Mart and was a member of Rock Valley Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Clurie [Red] Pennington; one daughter Amanda and her husband Tony Watson, Hestand; two sisters, Joyce Pedigo and Sue Stewart, both of Tompkinsville; one brother, Freddie Copas, Summer Shade; two grandchildren, Lauren and her husband Cody Miles, Summer Shad and Tensley (Bailey Elam) Watson, Hestand; one great grandchild, John Henry [Hank] Miles; two special daughters, Jessie Riley and Lisa Stewart; and one sister in law, Patricia Copas.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Billy Pennington; five brothers, Charlie, Roy, Virgil, Frosty and John David Copas; two sisters, Glathey Strode and Stella Price; and one sister in law Betty Copas.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023; 1:00 P.M. at Rock Valley Church of Christ with Jason Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery .

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:00-8;00 P.M, at McMurtrey Funeral Home and on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Rock Valley Church of Christ, after 7:00 AM. until time of services at 1:00.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Watson Cemetery .