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1961

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2023

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Judy O’Callaghan Obituary

Judy Roxan O'Callaghan from Sweetwater, gained her wings and went to heaven on May 14, 2023. She was born in Kermit, April 15, 1961. She attended schools in Pecos and Brownfield. Her natural loving and caring personality was unrivaled, those who were able to call her their family and friend were truly blessed, and she will be greatly missed. Her son and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Joseph Michael (Elida Magnolia Sims) O'Callaghan and her 5 grandchildren Jordan Issac Sims, Joseph Warren Collins, Markus Rae Reed, Larkyn Michelle O'Callaghan, John Robert Master O'Callaghan; and 1 great-grandson.
Siblings; Beverly Ann Stine, Janet Raye (Russ) Lytle, Jaquelin Ramona Palastak, John Richard (Michelle) O'Callaghan Jr., Juana Ruth Jackson, and Marshal Lynn Quick and a village of nephews and nieces, great-nephews and nieces and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Joseph Richard O'Callaghan and Marcellette (Phillips) O'Callaghan. Siblings: Mary Jo Revell, Florence Theresa (Earnest) Kessler, John Richard O'Callaghan Sr., Nancy Anne (Roy) Foster and Marcellette Elizabeth Williford; Jo Retta Tyson, Joyce Rebecca (Roy "Porky") Ham. Nephews and Nieces; Tommy Jo O'Callaghan, Patricia Ann Hildreth, Richard Allen Williford, James Lee Tyson, Michael Ray Quick, Justin Keith O'Callaghan and great-nephew; Steven James Maxwell.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Sweetwater Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Joseph Collins, John Robert O'Callaghan, Jon Stratton, K'Den Stone, Roger Walker Hector and Kevin Stratton. 
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations may be made in Judy's name to The Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Big Spring Herald from May 18 to May 19, 2023.

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Georgie Porter

May 19, 2023

I loved Judy! She was one of the sweetest and most enjoyable people I've ever had the pleasure to know. Don't let that photo fool you, she was always smiling and cracking jokes. I am so sorry for her parting. I will miss her very much. Prayers for comfort for all who loved her.

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