Betty Sue Hudec

Betty Hudec, age 84, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. Betty was born September 25,1940 in Temple, Texas to Buford and Dorothy Jackson Stevenson. She attended Bartlett public schools and graduated from Bartlett High School. In 1958 she married Daniel Hudec, a native of Corn Hill, Texas. The couple first resided in San Antonio, Texas while Daniel finished his stint in the U.S. Air Force. Soon thereafter they relocated to Temple where Daniel joined the Temple Police Force and remained employed there until his death in 1991.

Betty was a Proverbs woman in every sense of the word. While Daniel was building his career and getting his Master’s degr

ee in criminal justice, Betty was working alongside him raising their sons, working many years for Bell County justices of the peace, as well as helping manage the family farm. Later she worked for Scott and White billing dept and then once again for the Bell County courts writing victim impact statements for the judges prior to sentencing of defendants. Every job brought increasing responsibility. new coworkers and lifelong friendships. She always had time for family, and was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church in Temple. She had a great predilection for Dr. Pepper and anything chocolate. She greatly enjoyed shoe shopping and her closet was proof of it. She once told a family member, you can take anything I have but don’t mess with my shoes. She was the oldest grandchild of Glyn Messer Jackson and Ralph Jackson and spent many happy days with them along with her great grandmother Alice Jackson. Betty truly had a servant’s heart. She loved the Lord with all her heart and trusted Him in all things. Betty will be remembered for her beautiful smile, selfless love, mischievous playful spirit and her deep devotion to family and friends.

Betty in survived by her loving son, David Scott Hudec and a grandson Michael Brandon Hudec.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Daniel, son, Michael Bruce, and parents Dorothy and Buford Stevenson and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to the National Scleraderma Foundation.

Arrangements are entrusted to Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.