Surrounded by family in her home in Howe, Texas, Judy Elaine Milton passed away at age 73 on Friday, January 13th 2023.
A Remembrance Gathering will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Howe, Texas on Monday, January 16, 2PM, with a family visitation beginning at 1:30PM.
A Howe native, Judy was born to Bob and Eunice Cooper on August 24, 1949. Her “green thumb” was known to many in the community as Gardenland Nursery, and Go Gardenland in Sherman, Texas that she and her husband Gary owned. They worked side by side many years. She was often found in her flowerbeds or enjoying the view of her garden from her window. Artistically and musically talented, Judy joyfully played the organ at the First Howe United Methodist Church for over 20 years for the service and the children’s choir. She was a member of Legacy Church.
Judy shared her gifts with those around her and was the heart of her family. She was known for joining family together for gatherings in her “Summer House” sharing her warmth, joy and faith. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Eunice Cooper, and brother-in-law Gary Ingram.
Survivors include her husband Gary Milton, two sons Shane Cavender (Paula) Matt Cavender (Sandra) stepson Tyler Milton (Kristen), and stepdaughter Amme Cissell (Cole), five grandchildren Shay Norfleet (Matt), Maddi Bramer, (Brandon), Levi Cavender, Holly Cavender, and step grandchildren Maude, James and Hannah. three great-grandchildren, two sisters Gay Ingram and Theresa Holland (George) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Home Hospice of Grayson County.
Online Condolences may be made at www.waldofuneralhome.com .