Judith Ann "Judy" Kinsey

Judith Ann "Judy" Kinsey, age 78, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 12, 1944 in St. Louis, Oklahoma to Frank and Maud (Hetherington) Schlehuber.

Judy was raised in the oil patch of St. Louis, Oklahoma. She attended St. Louis Public Schools and was Valedictorian of her graduating class of 1962 from St. Louis High School. She later attended East Central State College.

She was working as a cashier at Pratt's Grocery Store when she met her future husband, Steven Ray Kinsey.  They were married in March of 2000.  They raised their family in the Tecumseh and Brooksville area, where they have lived since.

Judy worked for years as a cashier at Pratt's Grocery Store and later at Firelake Convenience Store as a supervisor.

Judy enjoyed spending time with her family.  She loved her children and grandchildren; they were the focal point of her life.  Judy loved her pets, enjoyed genealogy and loved to travel.  She was known for her friendly attitude and warm smile.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maud Schlehuber; 3 brothers and 1 sister-in-law, Kelles and Betty Schlehuber, Warren Schlehuber and Dude Schlehuber.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Kinsey of the home; 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law; Shelly and Garion Fuller, Byng, OK, Jamie Lehman and Bill King, Oklahoma City, OK, Tina  and Joe Glasgow, Earlsboro, OK and Michelle Kabalan, Shawnee, OK; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law; Brett and Nancy Richardson, Coweta, OK, Josh Richardson, Sapulpa, OK, and Brian and  Autumn Kinsey, Bethel Acres, OK; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mozella Schlehuber, Borger, TX; and other extended family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Kole Baughman, Gage Fuller, Zack Richardson, Tony Glasgow, Colton Glasgow and Jacob Stoddard.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023 and from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 with family gathering to greet friends and family from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2023 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Darrell Witten officiating under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Please join the celebration of Judy’s life through Cooper Funeral Home’s Facebook page for live streaming of the service.  The family has requested that in honor of Judy to dress causal or wear her favorite color purple.