Judith Warford Wheeler

On December 23, 2023 God released Judith Warford Wheeler from the confines of her earthly vessel. We know what the death certificate says, but it’s wrong. She passed away at 11:50PM on 12/23/23. In true Judi fashion, she went on her terms, peacefully, so she wouldn’t ruin Christmas for her family. We would have relished another Christmas.

Judi was born on 8/22/1946 in the Canal Zone, Panama. She graduated from Balboa High School in 1964, Canal Zone College with an AA degree in 1966, and from NOVA University with her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice in 1979.

In 1967 Judi married the love of her life, Jim Wheeler. They celebrated 55 years of marriage before he passed in April 2022.

In 1987 Judi transferred to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Judi worked for the U.S. Army for 37 years, retiring as an investigator for the Inspector General of the U.S. Medical Command. Her most rewarding job for the U.S. Army was the five years she worked as a counselor with the Army Career and Alumni Program advising military personnel as they prepared to transition to civilian life.

Judi enjoyed any moment she could have with her children and grandchildren, beautiful friendships fostered by endless phone calls, texts, emails and letters. She loved traveling with Jim and playing bridge with so many friends over the years. Judi possessed a rare and beautiful gift of being a true and faithful friend to so many.

She will be missed, but she didn’t leave much unsaid. May her memory be a blessing!

She is survived by her children, JERI and Peter Hsu, JANA and John Potts, and JAMES and Judy Wheeler; her eight grandchildren, Jillian Grace, John Joseph, Karis Janae, Joshua James, Zachary James, Jack Cayden, Jameson Cate and Liberty Joy. She is also survived by her brother Jay Warford (BHS 62) and her cousin Terry Warford. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Jerry Warford and her husband, James Wheeler III.

In lieu of flowers, Judi would be pleased if you made a donation to Meals on Wheels or St. Jude’s which were both charities she had joy in supporting.

You are invited to celebrate Judi’s life with us at the Voigt Center, 701 El Portal Dr, San Antonio, TX 78232 Hollywood Park, San Antonio, TX. On Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 2-4 pm.