Celebrating “The Cookie Lady”: Betty Hulson Spreading Joy One Cookie at a Time 

For the past 18 years, Betty Hulson, affectionately known as “The Cookie Lady” at Will Rogers World Airport, has been one of the most dedicated volunteers at the YMCA Military Welcome Center. Nearly every week, she arrives with more than four dozen homemade cookies and often brownies that she bakes herself. 

Since 2007, Betty has made over 65,000 cookies for service members and their families as they travel through the airport. For young recruits heading to basic training, veterans returning home, and families traveling during the holidays, her cookies are a tangible (and tasty!) reminder they are appreciated and supported. 

“She started making cookies here at the center in 2007. She was one of the first volunteers to start,” said YMCA Military Welcome Center Director Van Eubanks. “She doesn’t do it for recognition. She does it because she loves doing it.” 

Recently, Betty’s dedication and generosity were celebrated through KFOR-TV’s Pay It 4Ward program, which honors individuals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 

Her weekly acts of care bring comfort, connection, and a sense of home to countless service members and their families, reminding us all that small gestures of generosity can leave a lasting impact.