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Judith Ann Smith Wright
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Judith Ann Smith Wright Obituary
Judy was born on October 18, 1941 in Lincoln County, Mississippi. Judy graduated from Port Arthur High School in Texas and on June 9, 1961, she married her high school sweetheart. She and her late husband moved to Dallas, Texas a few years later where her husband began his career and their son was born. In 1970, they relocated to Tyler, Texas.
Judy was known for her generous spirit and kind heart. She found joy in traveling, reading, and spending time in nature. She especially cherished leisurely walks with loved ones and was devoted to her church community and volunteer work.
She is lovingly remembered by her two grandchildren, Brendan and Ethan Wright; and her sister, Peggy Smith Whittlesey. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Barney Smith; mother, Gladys Woodall Smith; husband, Garland Wright; and son, Craig Wright.
A memorial service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Section K, located at 2400 S. Donnybrook Ave. in Tyler on April 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
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Debbie Sonnenleiter
April 22, 2025
So sweet and kind to me, when she would drive by my house and I´m working in the yard and she would always stop to say hello and talk along with her sister. I miss seeing your sweet smiling face. She told me you can remember my name. I remembering Judy Garland. Rest in peace, sweet lady
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Judy Beam
April 16, 2025
Judy, I will miss your funny sense of humor and witty remarks. You and Garland were such good friends to me at Lake Tyler Baptist Church.
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