Funeral service for Judy Ann McNeil, 74, of Lufkin, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Gipson Funeral Home with Norris Dudley. Judy will be laid to rest in Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Mrs. McNeil was born August 24, 1949 in Lufkin, Texas, daughter of the late Vera (Jumper) and G.B. Landrum. She passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Kilgore, Texas.
Judy had a passion for education. She attended Hudson High School and graduated valedictorian of her class. After high school, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree from SFA. Judy taught 8th grade language arts and later on English as a Second Language, and was part of the Texas State Teachers Association. After many years of teaching, Judy retired from Lufkin Middle School. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, cooking, crafts, and sewing.
Survivors include son, Ronald McNeil and wife, Vicki; daughter, Angela McNeil; brothers, Morris Landrum and wife Wendy, and Bobby Landrum and wife, Vickie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Lufkin Middle School, 101 Cotton Square, Lufkin, Texas 75901.
A visitation will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gipson Funeral Home 1515 South Chestnut Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.
