Although now “retired” Judy is described by those who know her as a dedicated and tireless mother and grandmother, loyal friend, and a woman who rises to any occasion! a Sunday School Teacher; is a mission participant; usher; member of the Alter Guild; and is a member of the hand bell choir. But, she also been known to give of herself and her time wherever and whenever she is needed at church.
Judy Thomas is essentially a lifelong Longview resident having lived here for 46 years. Between her and her husband, Wiley Thomas, they have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. Although Judy is officially “retired,” she stays busy with her grandchildren and volunteers and serves on multiple organizations in the community.
Currently Judy serves on the Newgate Mission Board and heads the volunteer committee. She serves on the Institute for Healthy Living Advisory Board, and is also a Master Gardner Intern. Judy is a lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Church. At Trinity she has officially served as Vestry – three terms; treasurer; on the Endowment Board; as
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The Arc, in partnership with its clients and supporters, exists for the purpose of ensuring that throughout Smith County, The Arc’s clients have the support, benefits, and services they need; are accepted, respected and included in their community; and have maximum control of their own lives—including providing much needed respite for family members and care givers. Programs and activities of the Arc include summer residential respite camps, Camp Heyday and Camp Kennedy—Funlovers Dances—Arc Performing Artists “Agape Players” and “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”—Project Lifesavers—Autism Support— Tyler Rose Advocates and more. The Arc is supported by Smith County donors and not through Federal or State funding but through local businesses— Foundations—individuals and the United Way of Tyler Smith County and the Junior League of Tyler. The Arc serves over 1500 residents in Smith County with special needs ranging in age of infancy through 85.
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Before “retiring” Judy attained her degree in Medical Technology from UT Southwestern, and moved back to Longview to work at Good Shepherd where she managed the Laboratory and was instrumental in modernizing the lab in its transition to becoming computerized. She then taught in the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Kilgore College before becoming the Program Director. When the program was terminated due to budget constraints, Judy realized she needed to further her education to provide for her two children as a single mother. She did that by taking the required courses and sitting for and passing the Certified Public Accounting exam. That allowed Judy to obtain a job as Controller at the Made-Rite Company in Longview. At Made-Rite, Judy helped organize and modernize a long-time Longview family business. Judy oversaw the implementation of modern fleet management, delivery and routing software, and strong accounting controls to protect the business. Although now “retired” Judy is described by those who know her as a dedicated and tireless mother and grandmother, loyal friend, and a woman who rises to any occasion!
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