Judy Branecky RICHLAND HILLS Judy Branecky, 87, passed away on March 25, 2026, her birthday. Born on March 25, 1939, she lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by the people she loved. She is survived by her sons, Cary Branecky and his wife Dawn, and JD Branecky and his wife Cindy; and by her daughters, Mitzi Scheible and her husband Fred, Cindi Green, Patricia Rutledge and her husband Tom, and Debbie Shelby and her husband Coy. She is also survived by her brother, Gene Ferrell and wife Mary Jane; her sister, Lynda Whitley, and her husband Gene; sixteen grandchildren; many great - grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Velma Ferrell; her brother, Billy Ferrell; her daughter, Gaye Lynn Hanks; her son, Michael Howie; her granddaughter, Chasity Hanks; her great - grandson, Dylan Crumpton; and her husband, Jerome Branecky. Judy found joy in singing, gathering with family, and spending time at the lake in her RV. She loved her soap operas and proudly cheered for OHS high school football. Many will remember her for selling Avon, for her famous "greasy tacos," and for her beloved Christmas pecan tassies. You could find Judy driving around town in her favorite red and white 1959 Metropolitan Nash. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM at American Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at American Heritage Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Jerome Branecky. Judy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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