Judyth Dan Farmer Newman, 75, of De Berry, TX, formerly of Malakoff, passed away Thursday night, July 17, 2014, as a result of a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Cross Roads, TX, with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating.

Judy was born May 31, 1939, in Athens, TX, to J.E. and Era Tolbert Farmer. She was raised in the Cross Roads Community and graduated from Malakoff High School in 1957, where she was a basketball standout. She attended Henderson County Jr. College, where she continued her successful basketball career. Judy and Terry Jack Newman wed in May, 1958, and relocated to the Dallas area. She returned to Malakoff in 1969, where she began a career as a legal assistant. She began serving as Justice of the Peace of the 5th Precinct of Henderson County in 1979, and retired after more than 25 years in office. During her career, she also served as Municipal Judge for several local communities, including Trinidad, Kerens, Eustace, Tool, Log Cabin, and Malakoff. She later relocated to Carthage, TX, to be near her daughter and grandsons, where she made many new friends and avidly supported the local high school football team. She was welcomed into the congregation of First Christian Church of Carthage.

Judy's love for life was contagious to those around her. Her love for her family and friends ran deep, particularly for her grandchildren. She also was passionate about her love for basketball, especially the Dallas Mavericks, entertaining around her pool, watching movies, reading books, and cooking.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Hazel Dolores Farmer, who died in infancy; and a brother, James Allen "Bert" Farmer.

Judy is survived by her son, Terry Dan Newman and wife Lisa of Robinson; daughter, Cindy Pate and husband Troy of Buffalo; daughter, Traci Klysen of De Berry; granddaughters, Shelby Newman and Kendall Newman of Lubbock; grandson Matthew Pate of Buffalo; grandsons, Kane Klysen and Payton Klysen of Carthage; and brother, Bob Farmer and wife Donna of Athens. She is also survived by a son-in-law, Scott Klysen of Malakoff; special friend, Jenienne Bloodworth of Greenwood, LA; and many family and friends who will miss her greatly.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Heart's Way Hospice for their loving care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to your favorite charity in memory of Judy.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.