Judy Kay Ede

Judy Kay Ede, née Click, 70, of Pasadena, Texas, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away October 8, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in the hot summer on July 28, 1956, Judy was raised in a large loving family in the tiny town Muldrow, Oklahoma. As the youngest of 8, she bridged her siblings and their children's generations leading to close relationships, confusion, and hilarity. She grew into a unique woman who loved and lived her own way - a life focused on kindness, care, joy, and loyalty. Her kindness surrounded her family and "framily" and extended to anyone who crossed her path. That kindness showed up in many different ways: baking for store workers during college finals week to give them energy, a tradition of buying weekly pastries, donating to the food pantry at every opportunity, checking on homes after a hurricane, offering a helpful hand to strangers almost daily, and lecturing every critter with poor street crossing skills to be safe.

If you were blessed to be in her circle of love, she would move heaven, earth, and traffic to bring you joy. She never stopped trying to support the joy of those she loved. She listened to what they needed and supported it with full force, never wanting to force them into her idea of happiness. Driving hours to see her granddaughter despite having no sense of direction. Standing for hours in the sun so her grandson could achieve his dream. Searching relentlessly for the perfect gifts for hard-to-buy family members. Or driving a moving truck for her daughter's multiple cross country moves. To be so saintly would be boring, and Judy Kay was anything but that. Say something ridiculous, and you'd get a strong side eye; act a fool and get a “can't fix stupid” face. If you tried to pay for anything, she’d slap your hand and give you “the face”. If you were brave enough to turn down her assistance, she would likely give the advice or do the thing you told her not to with a, “I was just trying to help”. The high lilt on the “help” made it clear that was not her actual goal.

Judy filled her days talking with family, near and far, eating her favorite meals that she didn't have to cook, figuring out who-done-it, shopping at Costco and antique stores, galavanting with her best friends and spending time with family doing crafts or wandering around. Her passions included murder mysteries, Goofy (definitely not Mickey Mouse), walking long distances while her loved ones tried to keep up, education in all its forms, chocolate (in all forms but dark), and spaghetti.

She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Lee Rowland Click, her father Herbert Bascom Click, and her stepmother Gladys Click. Also preceded in death by her brothers Herbert Click, Charlie Click, Tommy Click, and Glenn Click. She is survived by her cherished son, Leland Jason White and his wife Emely of Dayton, Texas; lives on through her daughter Jamie Sue Ede of Durham, North Carolina and daughter-in-law Ashleigh Jeanette Morris of Pasadena, Texas; leaves a legacy of love in her grandchildren Melanie Ciera Andrews and her husband Garrett, Leland Tyler White, Trey Alan White, Isaiah White, and grandcat Bobble H. L. Ede. She is survived by her siblings Sue Werschky of Pocola, Oklahoma, Larry Click and wife Debbie of Muldrow, Vickie Click of Pocola, Oklahoma and countless nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her "framily" of over 33 years that filled her life with love and laughter. As the definition of an amazing maternal figure, she leaves behind more than a dozen bonus kids and grandkids she loved fiercely.

As you go about your life, be like Judy: take care of people, find joy in the little things, and never be afraid to try new things because you never know what you're missing.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Houston Food Bank at https://www.houstonfoodbank.org