Judith Adelaide Wingert

Judith Adelaide (Graves) Wingert, age 83, peacefully passed into eternity at her residence on Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024, in the presence of Warren, her loving and devoted husband of 62 years.

Born on February 7, 1940, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Adelaide was the only child of Wallace and Adelaide Graves who died shortly after giving birth. Raised by her uncle and aunt, A.R. and Mary Elizabeth Graves in Longview, Texas, Adelaide graduated from Longview High School in 1957. She continued her educational pursuits at Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she became an active member of the Chi Omega Sorority and met her future husband. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.

Adelaide and Warren married in 1961 and have resided in the Park Cities since 1970. Dedicated to SMU, they have supported many university organizations and projects over the years. More recently, in recognition of her support for the Chi Omega building fund in 2014, the loggia and terrace of the new sorority house was named in her honor.

Adelaide and Warren loved life together. As a homemaker, Adelaide was engaged in various civic organizations. She was a member of the Dallas Women’s Club. Her classic southern charm and infectious laugh attracted many friends. As members of Royal Oaks Country Club since its inception in 1969, they have enjoyed countless wonderful experiences over the years with many of their Royal Oaks friends. They traveled on family ski and beach trips earlier in life and international cruises later in life. Her favorite destination was the Big Island of Hawaii. Adelaide also cherished regular Wednesday bridge sessions with her dear friends Cindy, Gerry, Carol, Sally, and Caron.

Adelaide and Warren are members of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Her Christian faith provided strength to battle dementia over the past several years of her life. Through it all, she had Warren’s unwavering support who never left her side as her life partner.

Adelaide was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Deborah Elizabeth Wingert who died in 2007. Adelaide is survived by her husband Warren; son Jason Wingert (Rebecca Musser) of Dallas and two grandchildren (McKinley and Preston); a niece; several nephews; cousins; and special friends Virginia Young and Yolanda Ortiz.

A Visitation for Adelaide will take place from 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 29 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home located at 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, also at Sparkman/Hillcrest. In lieu of flowers, donations in Adelaide’s honor can be made to the charity of your choice.