Betty Jean (Cowan) Klingman passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 14, 2026. She was born Sept. 26, 1933, in Sterling to Harley and Burtey Cowan.

Betty was a sweet and gentle woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved drawing and painting pictures, tending to her garden and spending time at Lake Eufaula.

She cherished moments with her family and enjoyed antique shopping, birdwatching, reading and working crossword puzzles.

Her warm spirit and quiet kindness will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Klingman; her son, Tony Klingman; her brothers Donald Ray Cowan and Dennis Cowan; and her sisters Sue Yarbrough, Linda Mays and Wanda Driskell.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Cindy Michael; her stepdaughter, Sandy Sweem; her grandson, Chris Klingman and wife Jennifer; and her two great-grandchildren, Landry Klingman and Griffin Klingman.

She is also survived by her brother, Larry Cowan; her sisters, Carol Brown and Judy McCracken; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews who will lovingly remember her.

In honoring Betty’s wishes, there will be no services held.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.