Judy Ann Lippard

Judy Ann Lippard was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, August 21, 1952, to John Alfred and Mary Lee Capper. She passed away surrounded by family in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 30, 2025. 

Except for a short stay in Kansas, Judy grew up in Pauls Valley. Frequently, she spent time in Sulphur at the home of her Webb grandparents and playing with her many cousins in what was then Platt National Park. Judy and her cousins, such as Gary Don Walker and Kathy Eller, remained close friends since they first climbed Bromide Mountain.

Judy felt fortunate to have had two childhood friends stay close to her throughout her life. Pat Sanders lived next door. At night they would lie in their respective beds and talk to each other through their open windows until either Pat’s father or Judy’s dad would holler for them to go to sleep.  In the seventh grade they were joined by Ruth Wright, whose friendship Judy cherished for the rest of her life.

After graduating from high school, Judy moved to Oklahoma City where she attended business college.  Afterwards, she went to work for University Hospital as a keypunch operator. The pay was low, but her mom kept her supplied with food. Her big break came when she was hired to keypunch by Kerr-McGee Corporation.  Opportunities for advancement soon came her way. She worked as a keypunch operator, computer tape librarian, computer operator, helpdesk operator, and finally as a network security specialist during her career spanning nearly 35 years.

Along the way, a fellow Kerr-McGee employee took interest. At that time, Judy was sharing an apartment with two girlfriends.  One of the gals, Lois Jean Patrick, has been like a sister ever since.  Before long though, the fellow from Kerr-McGee began wanting to go on dates alone with Judy.  After what seemed like forever, Judy said “Yes” to Mark’s marriage proposal.  On June 18, 1977, Judy and Mark married in Pauls Valley.

Later that year, the young married couple purchased five acres in rural Bridge Creek and moved their trailer house onto it the following year.  Judy jumped into gardening with both feet, growing enough to feed an army that first year.  After work each day, she would spend hours canning. What Mark and Judy couldn’t eat she gave to coworkers.

The 1980’s were busy for Judy. She gave birth to three babies; first John Henry, second Rebekah Ann, and finally Deidre Lynne. During this time, the family outgrew the mobile home and, with the help of other family members, built a house. What an experience!

Things really shifted into high gear during the 1990s. Thank goodness for friends, Ron and Annette Dake. Duties were shared with them, running all over taking kids to their activities. There were also ski trips with the Dake family, and others, to New Mexico and Colorado. What fun was had.

Two major challenges came along in the late 90s which tested the faith of Judy and her family. First was losing their place to the turnpike expansion and, second, was having the May 3, 1999, tornado hit. The family was then back to square one. God instructed the family to turn it over to Him and He overcame every obstacle which came their way.

Soon after rebuilding, the nest began to empty. High school graduations, then college. Judy was so proud to watch as each of the kids in turn graduated. John Henry followed God’s calling into the ministry. Beka became a teacher. Deidre focused her career toward mental health.

Soon the family began to expand.  Beka married Jay Chase and blessed Judy with two grandsons, Brett and Bo. John Henry married Chenae Casady and blessed Judy with four grandchildren, Ashton, Alesha, Adisyn, and John Michael.  Ashton and husband Nic made Judy a great-grandmother with the birth of their daughter, Hainsley.

One of Judy’s real passions was traveling. Whether towing the trailer or just taking off in the minivan, she was always ready to go. She would proudly share stories of traveling to each of the fifty states and all but one Canadian province. Taking a little over nine weeks, driving to the Alaskan Arctic Circle and back with Mark and her sister-in-law, Nancy, was her greatest travel adventure.  Other travel adventures with Donny and Ruth Peters, those with David and Kathy Sykes, and outings with others were full of sightseeing adventures, small-town stops, and lots of fun. Judy particularly enjoyed visits to see the world’s largest or smallest, tallest or shortest, and other similar attractions.

Judy will be remembered by many for her contagious laugh and warm heart. She loved her church and church family here in Newcastle. She always felt so fortunate to have accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior while a young girl attending Victory Baptist Church in Pauls Valley. Knowing Christ was always with her gave Judy the peace throughout her life that now has gone with her into God’s loving arms.

A viewing for family and friends will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the funeral home with the family present to receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Newcastle Free Will Baptist Church.  Burial will take place at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the O’Brien Cemetery in O’Brien, Texas.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.