Mary Koupal

Mary Rue Koupal (nee Stallings), 91, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on July 1, 2026 in the comfort of her home in Cameron Park, California. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 64 years David Wesley Koupal, Sr.
She was born in Gage, Oklahoma on February 22, 1935 to Cullen Preston Stallings and Florence Edith Stallings (nee Jones). She was predeceased by her brother, Donald Frank Stallings and sisters Anna Kate Stallings and Patricia Lee Stallings.
Mary had several careers in her lifetime. First and foremost she was a wife, mother, grandparent and great-grandparent. Outside her home she worked for JC Penney, had a Swanson Cleaners franchise, flipped houses and co-owned the Sheepish Grin Antique store in Folsom, California. Mary and her husband Dave loved to make yearly trips to Oklahoma. They would collect antiques along their route for their store. Mary was also an accomplished artist and crocheter. She used her artistic talents for window dressing the store and decorating her home.
Mary loved her family and enjoyed hosting Easter and Christmas Eve celebrations every year in her Shingle Springs home. She is survived by her three children: David (Maria), Darla (Bill) and Donald (Terry). She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Darin, Derek (Lubie), Deena (Costa), Daniel (Cynthia), Adam (Greta), Dustin (Marya), Desi (Paul), Danielle (Chris). Great grandchildren: Ella, Mila, Chase, Eleni, Avram, Chiara, Nolan, Logan, Ada, Jonas, Iris, Porter, Samantha, Stella, Donavan, Delilah, Elsie. She treasured and enjoyed her large devoted family. She was proud of each and every member of her family and would boast about them to any audience she had.