Ima Jo Culpepper

On Monday, September 9th, 2024, Ima Jo Culpepper, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great

Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother, peacefully passed away at the age of 95 at her home in Globe, Arizona. Ima was born in Oklahoma on August 24th, 1929, to Marvin and Bethany Vaughan.

She resided in Oklahoma for most of her young life before moving to Texas where she met her late husband, Ernest (Buddy) Culpepper. Together they had three children. In 1967, Ima and Her family moved to Globe, AZ, where she had resided for the past 57 years. She found immense joy spending time with her family, watching them grow and prosper in their lives. Grandma Jo” would not miss an occasion to send cards of love to those near and far to let them know how much she loved them.

Ima Jo was a devout member of the Trinity Baptist Church. She was honored to have worked in the Trinity Kitchen for many years. Ima Jo was dedicated to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and found peace, serenity and purpose through her service.

Ima is survived by her three children, Danny (Susan) Culpepper, Deborah Steele and Terry Culpepper, her 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Memorial Service October 5th, 2024, at 11:00AM at the Trinity Baptist Church in Globe, Arizona.