Judith Blevins Obituary

Judith "Judy" Ann Blevins, a long-time resident of Wanette, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love at her home on the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Judy was born August 26, 1940 in New Castle, Indiana, to Alice and Clyde Polson. She lived in numerous places during her childhood and grew up with her mother, stepfather Don Haney, and older siblings, Betty and Earl, at her side. She attended many different schools as a child and teen, but always said one of the proudest moments of her life was graduating high school. She married her handsome cowboy and soldier, Roy "Keith" Blevins on May 4, 1956, and not long after, they celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Robyn Kristi. As time went on, they welcomed three more precious children: two sons, Tony Keith and Roy Brett, and another daughter Merri Letha. Judy worked several different jobs in the New Castle area, while also raising her children and keeping the family farm moving. After the children were grown, Judy and Keith eventually moved to Oklahoma and settled in the Wanette area. Judy worked for Food and Shelter, Inc in Norman for several years where she met her best friend, Jan Reeder. She then went on to be the Public Relations Director at City College in Moore, OK. She absolutely loved her career and specialized in recruitment and retention. While she never had the formal education for it, there was no doubt that she was a social worker at heart. She changed the lives of so many, helping them overcome their challenges and showing them that they could change their lives for the better. She helped hundreds of students graduate their academic program, and was so immensely proud of every one of them and they all adored her, as did her colleagues.

Outside of work, Judy loved farm life with Keith. They lived on their small ranch in Wanette for many wonderful years, enjoying get togethers with family and friends, spending time with the grandchildren, and eventually welcoming great grandchildren, which thrilled Judy to no end. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed swimming in her pool, reading mystery novels, stopping at every single garage sale and flea market, loving on all her dogs, cats, and horses, and she was very content with her life (unless she had to help Keith with cows that had gotten out of the pasture). Eventually, Keith began to fall ill, which lasted for several years before he passed in 2018. She was his constant caretaker during this time and did so with a loving heart. After his passing, Judy lived in Purcell for a short time, and as her own illness began and progressed, she went to live with her daughter Robyn and son-in-law, Bob, with granddaughter Ashley nearby. The three of them lovingly and compassionately cared for her until her last breath on that beautiful September morning. And they could not have done so without her wonderful aides, Maddi and Ann, alongside her amazing team from Choice Hospice, especially Giuli, Dana, Charlene, Shonda, and Chaplin Mickey.

Judy was the very best person around when it came to listening with an open heart, and telling you exactly what you needed to hear. Her love, compassion, kindness, and grace carried her and her loved ones through so many peaks and valleys throughout her life. But don't assume that just because she had all those wonderful qualities meant that she couldn't also be sassy, a spitfire, a jokester, and would set someone right if they needed to be straightened out. She had a humility and grace to her that was unmatched. Even when times were tough, throughout the worst moments in her life, she kept a grateful heart. She always took the time and effort to care for others, no matter how trivial the need. She believed in people, and especially the goodness in people, and always made sure to treat every single person she interacted with like they were the most important person in the world. This was one of her most precious gifts.

A key aspect to note about her life was that while living in Wanette, she began to attend Memorial Assembly of God in Purcell and met Pastor Duane Elmore, who became one of her best friends and who she credits with helping her understand how to be a Christian. Judy loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her church, and she touched so many lives through spreading the word of God. All of her family knows that she was absolutely thrilled to finally be embraced by Jesus' arms and welcomed home with loved ones she had missed dearly.

Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Haney, and father, Clyde Polson; sister Betty (Polson) Stone; brother Earl Polson; husband, Roy Keith Blevins; son, Roy "Brett" Blevins; son Tony Keith Blevins; daughter Merri Letha Leonard; mother-in-law Mary Letha Blevins; father-in-law Frank Blevins; brother-in-law Frank "Bubbie" Garon Blevins; and sister-in-law Letha "EC" Blevins, all of whom she loved dearly and was so excited to see again.

She is survived by numerous family members: daughter Robyn Goodwin and husband Bob; grandchildren: Jessica Infield, and husband Mike; Joshua Blevins; Ashley Brand and husband Richard; Zach Blevins, and wife Tamara; Keith Lis, and wife Brandy; Shelby Blevins, and husband Ryan; Alicia Logsdon, and husband Tucker; and Michael Blevins; Maggie Tevis and husband Luke; and Victoria Blevins; great grandchildren Gage, Hope, Hanna, Josie, Alexis, Peyten, Jake, and Logan. Judy will also be missed by many extended family members, especially in Indiana, and friends including her best friends, Linda Tanner and Jan Reeder, her pastor of more than 30 years, Duane Elmore, her church family, as well as her beloved pets, Bella, Puffy, and Pearl.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15th at Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, September 16, 2024 at Little's Chapel, Purcell. Burial will follow at Noble I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Noble, OK. Send online condolences @www.wilsonlittle.com.