Judy L. “Wangy” Battle, 79, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
A native of Crockett and resident of Beaumont for over fifty-five years, Judy was a retired office manager for Gibson Pharmacy with thirty-five years of service.
Survivors include her daughters, Jann Stewart and her husband Jerry of Groves and Amanda Black and her husband Bill of Beaumont; brothers, Roger Welch of Vidor and Gordon Welch and his wife Peggy of Ocala, Florida; three grandchildren, Wesley Tidwell, Jordan Tidwell and Jason Black; five great grandchildren, Michael Tidwell, Rose Tidwell, Briar Black, Callie Black and Caleb Black; good friend, Carolyn Nichols; her dog and companion, Major; Friday night supper buddies; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, W. B. Battle; mother, Jennie Brown; and brother, J.B. Welch.
Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 at South Park Baptist Church with entombment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of her family and friends will begin at 11:30 a.m. until time of service Thursday morning at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Park Baptist Church, 795 Woodrow, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
