Judy Kay Martin

Judy grew up in Kiowa, Kansas. She spent 50 years living and raising her family in Flower Mound, Texas. Judy spent the final weeks of her life in Tennessee, her favorite state and a place she always held close to her heart.

Judy attended Lewisville Baptist Church and Denton Bible Church for many years, where she shared her faith and encouraged others to accept Jesus' most precious gift of eternal life. Nothing was more important to Judy than knowing her loved ones would join her in Heaven. Her greatest hope was to see them all again one day in eternity.

Judy had a servant’s heart and always found ways to care for others, whether through a thoughtful conversation, a home cooked meal, or a sweet compliment to brighten someone’s day. She was endlessly proud of her family and their accomplishments. Judy passed down more than family recipes to her children and grandchildren; she shared traditions, love, and memories that will live on for generations.

Judy’s greatest career was being “Mom and Mimi.” Before becoming a mother, she taught third grade. Once children arrived, she embraced her most cherished role, staying home to raise them, and she did it with grit and grace. In the early 1990s, Judy began a colorful new chapter when she attended beauty school and learned to be a nail technician for fun! Oh, the 90s were the days of long, bold acrylic nails, which became years of creativity for her and time with countless people who became friends.

Judy loved Jazzercise and enjoyed it for MANY YEARS, continuing to exercise for as long as she was able. She kept it up until just the last few months of her life, a testament to her determination and lively spirit.

Judy loved traveling, especially her trips to Tennessee and Georgia for the mountains, antiquing, music, and just spending time together. She loved her girls’ trips with her sisters, daughters, granddaughter Jordan, niece Katie, and dear friends Margrit, Lavon, Caroline, and Sandra.

Judy loved music, especially bluegrass and hymns. She played the church organ for many years, played piano for our enjoyment, and began learning banjo in the last few years. She cherished bluegrass music and her beloved Tennessee mountains, spending many years attending bluegrass festivals and enjoying the music she loved.

Judy loved God’s creatures from a very early age. She always wanted to dress the barn kittens, had several beloved pets, and enjoyed the hummingbirds, cardinals, and Eastern bluebirds. She also loved flowers and enjoyed visiting new nurseries as a hobby.

Judy loved playing games with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing Bunco with her church friends and games with her grandchildren like Farkle and Five Crowns.

Judy believed in being honest, always telling the truth, and doing what was right, even when it wasn’t easy. Her strength and integrity reflected the woman she was and the legacy she leaves behind.

Those who knew Judy will remember her for her loving heart, lively spirit, and the funny sayings that made everyone smile. Some of Mom’s favorite sayings included, “There are just a bunch of old people here,” “Are you going to put on some cheeks (make-up),” and, when sharing one of her home-cooked meals, “I changed the recipe this time, sooo I don’t know how it will taste,” followed by, “Is it good?” And, of course, “YOU GUYS!!!! Stop picking on me!!!!”

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Stan Martin; her children, Mindy Boles (Tim Boles), Megan Moorhead (Josh Moorhead), and Morgan Martin (Janie Martin); her grandchildren, Aaron Boles, Jordan Boles, Bradley Martin, Sawyer Martin, Brylee Moorhead, and Addy Moorhead; sisters, Janice Simpson (Terry Simpson); and the many family members and dear friends who loved her.

Judy was preceded in death by her loving parents, Cecil and Clara Miller; her sisters, Patricia Armbruster and Jana Blue.

The family would also like to remember and thank UTSW, Ali, South High Senior Living, Smoky Mountain Hospice, and Margrit Fuhrer, Judy’s MOST LOYAL BEST FRIEND of 50 years, who was by her side in passing.

In loving memory of Judy, the family invites family and friends to honor her life by making a memorial donation for Breast Cancer Research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Donations may be made at give.utsouthwestern.edu.

A funeral service will be held on November 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Rich Mussler will officiate.

Interment will take place on November 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Dear family and friends, thank you for loving Judy throughout the years and for the many ways you touched her life. Our family is deeply grateful for your love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Thank you for being here to honor Judy's life and memories with us.

**NOW SMILE AND LAUGH REMEMBERING MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is what she would want!**

Rest in peace, dear mother. Your memory will live in our hearts FOREVER!!

Online condolences may be left for the Martin family at www.berryfuneralhome.com.