Betty (Boopy) Canon Robb, born to Eva Pearl Sypert and Olin Buz Canon in Brownwood, Texas on August 17, 1931, passed peacefully from this life and into the arms of her loving Savior on January 21, 2015. Betty grew up in Longview, Texas and graduated from Southern Methodist University, where she met the love of her life, James Yuill (Ike) Robb Jr. After their marriage in 1952, they established their home and raised their sons in Big Spring, Texas. Betty was completely devoted to her husband, family, friends and her Lord, and brought beauty, grace and order into all of the lives she touched.Betty was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother, Buz Canon. Betty is survived by her three sons, their wives, and four grandchildren: James Y. (Ike) III and Susan Robb and their children, James Y. Robb IV and Caroline Stone and her husband, Christian; Bennett and Sheree Robb and their children, Philip Robb and William Robb; and Scott and Sandra Robb. She is also survived by her niece, Amanda Willson, lifelong friend, Clara (Sister) Payne, and a myriad of close friends.The family would like to thank the staff of Visiting Nurses Association and Wanda Moore and Margaret Hernandez for the loving care they gave to Betty.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Mt. Olive Memorial Park in Big Spring, Texas.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army of Dallas, (P.O. Box 36006, Dallas, TX 75235) or Visiting Nurses Association of Dallas (1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75235).Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,
