JUDY THOMPSON ROSS DUKE

Judy Thompson Ross Duke, Rocksprings rancher, died at her home on Thursday, February 18 due to cancer. Judy was 55, born in Big Spring, Texas on February 16, 1955 to Joyce Jones Streicher and M.E. Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her father, M.E. Thompson; husband, David “Spanky” Duke; son, Toby Glen Thompson; grandparents as well as a number of extended family.

As a child Judy lived with her family in South America briefly before moving back to Odessa, Texas where she attended school, graduating from Permian High School. Judy was a member of the MOJO Pepettes and a Rainbow Girl. She attended Odessa College and later worked in radio advertising and sales, accounting, oil service companies and as an apartment manager. At her death, Judy was a certified tax return preparer, as well as owner of J. Ross Creative Solutions. Volunteering for agencies assisting abused women was also important to her.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Courtnee Ross of Rocksprings; son, Hamil Cody Ross, and former husband, Steve Ross, both of Odessa. She is also survived by her mother, Joyce J. Streicher; brother, Gerald W. Thompson and wife Gael Thompson and children, Alyssa and Caleb all of Sugar Land, Texas. Additional survivors are aunts and uncles: Maxine Hughey, Eldon Jones, Jack and Katie Cathey, Wayne and Patsy Jones; numerous cousins and many friends.

Judy loved God, her children, her family, her ranch and nature. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Rocksprings. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

Area Non-Profit Emergency Response Organizations

Frio Canyon EMS Memorials
In loving memory of: Bette Kirkpatrick
From: Ervin Rainosek

In loving memory of: Leo McCaleb
From: Leta Robinson

Area Memorial Chairpersons
The following organizations appreciate donations which can be mailed to:
American Cancer Society
San Antonio Office
Attn: Memorials
8115 Datapoint Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Friends of the Library
Ginger Camstra 232-6224
Frio Canyon EMS
P.O. Box 803 Leakey, TX 78873
Ouida McCaleb 232-5313
Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept
P.O. Box 250 Leakey, TX 78873
Hazel Pendley 232-5543
EMS of Nueces Canyon
P.O. Box 460, Camp Wood, TX 78833
Humane Society of Real County
164 Evergreen St Leakey, TX 78873 (830) 232-4333

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