Oma Kay Murray

Description

Oma Kay Murray was born October 11, 1951 in Bristow, Oklahoma. Oma Kay's parents, James and Oma Copeland, worked at a Dr Pepper bottling company after WWII. She attended Bristow Public Schools where she was involved in pep club and Latin Club. Oma Kay has been a teacher for 51 years, starting in Drumright and then Bristow, where she taught special education, speech, and first grade. She met her husband, Jesse Richard Murray, at a drive-in. Oma Kay is known for her community involvement, particularly in day camp and has had a lasting positive impact on the youth of Bristow.

Date

2024-08-16

Interviewer

Regan Siler

Interviewee

Oma Kay Murray

Files

Collection



Citation

“Oma Kay Murray,” Stories of Bristow, accessed March 11, 2026, https://bristoworalhistory.org/items/show/138.