Judy attended Eastern New Mexico University where she met Jim Pilgreen. They married and soon settled in Midland, Texas where she took a job teaching preschool at Crestview Baptist Church. She taught preschool for many years. She also worked for Midland College Early Childhood Development and later in her career she worked in Odessa Public Schools.
After retiring Judy's love in life was a little orange tabby cat she named, Pounce. She worked diligently to gain the feral cats trust and love, he became her sweet companion for many years.
Judy was a lifelong member of Crestview Baptist Church in Midland, Texas. She truly loved her church family.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Pilgreen; son, Brian Edward Pilgreen and parents, Wallace and Thelma Crume.
She is survived by her daughter, Janna Whitworth and spouse Whitney of Thrall, TX; daughter in-law, Maggie (Lampe) Pilgreen of Sugarland, TX; and six grandchildren, Keely and Derek Wolf of Georgetown, TX, Zoe Whitworth and Lexie Whitworth, both of Durant, OK, Perrin Pilgreen, Parker Pilgreen and Pierson Pilgreen all of Sugarland, TX.
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Resthaven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Buckner Baptist Benevolences, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Crestview Baptist Church or Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals.
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