BETSY COONFIELD Obituary

March 31, 1946 - August 20, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Betsy S. Coonfield was born March 31, 1946 and passed away August 20, 2013. Betsy was always upbeat and lived life to the fullest. She delighted in bringing joy and laughter into the lives of others. She loved giving gifts and took great joy in presenting a beautifully wrapped gift. Her favorite color was red. Betsy was an avid crafter and loved going to craft shows. Her craft room appeared to be a small version of her favorite store, Hobby Lobby. She was a collector of many items, including Longaberger Baskets and candles, and hosted many home parties to add to her collections and visit with friends. Betsy believed the motto "more is better" - why buy one when you can buy 5, or 10 - and had multiples of everything. She was an active member of Sunny Lane United Methodist Church in Del City since 1981 and held offices in many organizations within the church. She was a tireless volunteer and never looked for recognition. She had an amazing work ethic and and worked tirelessly for others. She was a member of the Suzanna Group of the United Methodist Women, was active in Volunteers in Mission, the Food Pantry, the Casserole Ministry, Skyline Ministry, and the Jet Store. She was an organizer beyond compare, and utilized her skills in relief efforts at Sunny Lane UMC after the May 3, 1999 Tornado. Her grandchildren and her dogs were the joys of her life. Betsy is preceded in death by her parents Doc and Doris Slover and brother Jimmy Slover. She is survived by her husband Jim Coonfield, son Eric and wife Tammy, grandchildren Zane and Belia, her sister Susan Slover-Murphy and husband Michael, brother John Slover, sister Anita Trieweiller and husband Pat, sister-in-law Judy Chaney and husband Paul, and nieces and nephews Megan, JD, Matthew, Katie, Maggie, Kyle, and Kent. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00am Monday, August 26, 2013, in the Candlewood Chapel at Ford Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sunny Lane UMC or the charity of your choice.