Judy "Honey" Turner Rose

Judy Turner Rose, known affectionately as "Honey," passed away on July 3, 2024, at the age of 76 in Granbury, Texas. Judy fought a 14 month long battle with a malignant tumor on her brain. She left this world peacefully to be with her heavenly Father. Born Judy Breakfield on July 26, 1947, in Blythville, Arkansas, she grew up in a loving home with her parents Milbourne and Ruth Breakfield and her brother Jerry Breakfield.

Judy graduated from Sam Houston High School and later in life furthered her education at UTA at Arlington. Her career began alongside her first husband, Dale Turner, at Pleasant Hills Children's Home in the 1969. After leaving the Children's Home in the late 70s, Judy embarked on a successful career as a legal assistant. In 1987 Judy married Steven Rose and relocated to Fort Worth, where she furthered her career in the legal field, a role she cherished until her retirement in 2015.

Beyond her professional life, Judy was a devoted worshiper and found joy in attending various churches throughout her life. She was a woman of many passions, including traveling, shopping for antiques, hosting holiday dinners, visiting casinos, quilting, and enjoying Mexican food, but mostly beimg with her family. Judy adored and cherished her many friendships that she made through her life's journey.

Judy was the loving mother of Tami Turner Smith and Robert "Rocky" Gilreath, and the cherished grandmother of Shannon Jones. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dale Turner and Steven Rose, her son Shannon Dale Turner, her parents, and her brother Jerry.

A celebration of Judy's life will be held on July 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Granbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Judy's memory to the American Cancer Society or Daniels Pleasant Hills Children's Home in Fairfield, TX. Judy's generous spirit and beautiful soul will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.