Judy Carol Hocker

Judy Carol Hocker, age 79, entered into rest on September 18, 2023, in Seagoville, Texas. She entered into life on February 14, 1944 in Dallas, Texas, to Ruby June Marie Franklin & Raymond Franklin. Judy was raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1962. She married Marshall Bernard Hocker in 1963 and the couple had two children. Judy worked as a secretary, in HR, as an accountant, and taxes & legal at Simplex Grinnell for more than 41 Years.

In her spare time Judy enjoyed cooking, shopping at Goodwill for bargains, making crafts for special events, loved vacationing at Port Aransas with her family, attending concerts performed by The Cathedrals, planting flowers, teaching Bible School, going to church, socializing, being a grandmother to Dawson, and being the accountant for Marshall's barber shop.

Her family and friends will always remember Judy for her knack for making sure everyone in the family stayed up to date regarding special events or occasions, and especially during Christmas and the holiday season. She made sure everyone was taken care of with a generous heart and giving spirit. Birthdays were particularly special because Judy never missed sending out a card to a relative or friend she held dear. She was generous, kind, loving, and very detail-oriented.

She is preceded in death by Karen Hill, Patricia Franklin, Annette Ivy, Barbara Eason, Billy Ray Franklin, Jimmy Franklin, Robert Franklin, Donald Franklin, Ruby June Marie Franklin, and Raymond Franklin.

Judy is survived by her loving husband, Marshall Bernard Hocker; daughter, Christine Hocker and husband, Craig Spindle; grandson, Dawson Clay Spindle; brother, Raymond Franklin; brother-in-law, Jerry Don Ivy; niece, Michayel Smith and husband, Reed; niece, Zhanette Frederick; nephew, Brian Ivy; and numerous other nieces & nephews.

The Hocker family would like to extend a special, sincere thank you to Imelda Long, Keisha, Keyla, and Kheira Long, Judy and Marshall's neighbors who assisted the family during this difficult time. They would also like to recognize and thank Nadine & JD Franks for all of their additional support and help.

A visitation for Judy will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home, 1000 S Highway 175, Seagoville, TX 75159. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawn-funerals.com for the Hocker family.

To Those Whom I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears,

But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess

How much you’ve given me in happiness.

I thank you for the love that you have shown,

But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It is only for a while that we must part,

So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away for life goes on.

And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near.

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear,

All my love around you is soft and clear.

And then, when you come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile and a ‘Welcome Home’.