Judith “Judy” Annette Meurer, 80, of Slaton, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Viewing will be 11:00 am -6:00 pm Friday, December 1, 2023, at Englunds, followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slaton. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.

Judy was born on March 1, 1943, in San Angelo to Landis Victor and Augusta Annie Franke. She graduated from Slaton High School in 1961 and married Lee Meurer on July 13, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slaton. She worked for many years as a beautician before working alongside Lee at their farm. Later she joined Lee as an insurance agent with the Meurer Agency. She was passionate about her community serving as president of the Slaton Women’s Chamber of Commerce and was generous with donations to various organizations. She was active in the P.T.A. and children’s sports activities.  As a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, she was also a strong advocate for Family and Marriage Life Programs within the Catholic community.  In her spare time, Judy enjoyed quilting, crafts, and sewing, in fact, she often sewed clothes for her children. Her grandchildren’s favorite memories are of her sharing her crafting skills through “Grandy Camp”.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her daughter, Lana Meurer.  

Judy is survived by her husband, Lee; her daughters, Lisa Hatchett and Gary of Lubbock, Lillie Meurer of Slaton, and Tanya McBee and Jeff of Oklahoma; her sons, Mark Meurer and Gail, and John Meurer of Slaton; her brother, John Franke and Bonnie of Sudan; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren: and one great-great grandchild.

The family suggest memorials be made to Mercy Retreat Center, 605 S. 19th, Slaton, Texas, 79364.