Mrs. Judith Ann Suter-King

Judy Suter-King, age 77, of Bedford, TX, passed away on Monday November 29th, 2021. She was born on August 30, 1944 in Amarillo Texas to Margaret (Hester) Antilley and Lt. Col. Thomas Leonard Antilley. Judy was a proud Air Force brat, and as a child embraced the adventure of living in many different places, including 3 years in Hemel Hempstead, England. She developed many lifelong friendships around the world through her bright, out-going personality. Judy graduated 9th in her class of 400 at Lompoc High School, in Lompoc, California and then earned her business degree from Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California.

On July 11, 1964, she married Jesse B Suter and shortly after they were blessed with their daughter, Debbie, on Judy’s 22nd birthday in 1966. Three years following, they were once again blessed with their son David in 1969. Judy loved being a stay-at-home mom and was involved with her kid’s activities as they grew up, including Sunday school, bluebird leader, cub scout leader, PTA president, room mother, dance mom, band mom and teacher’s aide. As Debbie and David grew older, Judy entered the workforce with American Cyanamid for many years as a regional coordinator and then was the partners assistant for Maguire Partners.

Judy met the love of her life Jack King in 1988 and they were married on June 2nd, 1990. Judy excitedly gained a stepson John and a stepdaughter Laurie. Judy and Jack love their large, blended family and held many family parties at their home. Most weeks they could be found going to watch all their 9 grandchildren’s activities. They also enjoyed travelling together for weekend getaways, mostly in the hill country. As Judy’s dementia progressed, Jack was always by her side caring for her, as were her kids and her dogs, Jake and Buddy.

Judy was always quick to brag on her children and grandchildren. In addition, she loved to hear other people’s life stories and she never met a stranger. She will truly be missed.

Judy was preceded in death by her father, Lt Col, Ret. Thomas Leonard Antilley, mother, Margaret (Hester) Antilley, her mother-in-law Helen Theresa (Nellie) King, her father-in-law Leo King, and her daughter-in-law, Susan Kay (LeFan) Suter.

Judy is survived by her husband, John Joseph "Jack" King, her daughter, Deborah Lynn (Rod II) Smith, son David Michael Suter, stepson John Joseph (Michelle) King Jr, stepdaughter Laurie Ann (Alan) Holt, and her brothers James Douglas (Beverly) Antilley and William Len (Debbie) Antilley. She is also survived by her brother in laws Mark (Tammi) King, James (Cindy) King and her 9 grandchildren: Ryan Smith, Emily Smith, Alyssa Suter, Phillip Suter, Taylor King, Reagan King, Kennedi King, Lindsey (John) Simpson, and Erin Holt as well as 2 great granddaughters, Krystina and Izabella.

Services for Judy will be as follows:

Visitation will be Wednesday December 8th, 2021, from 5-7pm at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, located at 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034.

Judy’s Celebration of Life will be Thursday December 9th, 2021, at 11am at Martin United Methodist Church, located at 2621 Bedford Road, Bedford, TX 76021.