She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 22, 1963. Preceding her in death is her son, Kenny Alan Upton, and her brother, Glenn Edwin Holland.
Left to cherish her memory is her former husband and dear friend, Kent Upton; her son, Grant David Upton and his wife, Amber Inez Upton; her grandchildren, Tripp Kelsey Upton, Kade David Upton, and Belle Lou Upton; and her parents, Joe Ferrell Holland and Gena Geanine Cable Frith.