She passed away on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 in San Marcos, Texas. Judy was born in Abilene, Texas to William (Bill) and June Ford on October 4, 1940.
From a very young age she aspired to be a "Champion Cowgirl." Her passion for horses and rodeos were her life and began the journey of her successful rodeo career. She was a born leader and never met a stranger.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jaye Ford; and son, Greg Reeves.
Judy is survived by her son, Ray Hogan; grandson, Reece Hogan; granddaughter, Rilee Hogan; great-grandson, Hunter Hogan; sisters, Jill Taber, and Janie Ford; brother, Jack Ford; many nieces and nephews; her rodeo family; and an abundance of friends.
During her very blessed and full life, as she often referred to it, Judy was able to travel and participate in rodeos throughout the USA competing against both girls and boys and winning or placing in almost every event she entered. In 1954 at the age of 14, she won her first Bob Crosby World's Most Typical Junior Cowgirl title. Judy met and became friends with many celebrities and even had a small role in a Disney movie. She got her private pilot's license, started the first cowgirl training school in Texas for young girls, was a lifelong advocate for women's rights in sports, and a pioneer for woman in the rodeo arena. As a single mom of two young sons, she completed her education and received her degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in San Marcos, Texas. After graduation she became a teacher, a coach, and went on to become the first female Athletic Director in the State of Texas. Judy was inducted into the All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Kerrville, Texas in November of 2019. Judy attributed her success to hard work, dedication, and always having a goal and a plan. She was an active member of Western Harvest Ministries and shared her love for the Lord with anyone and everyone.
Judy will be deeply missed but always loved and remembered by her family, all her friends, and all her students that she coached and mentored. She was a true inspiration and enlightened the lives of all she met.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Judy's honor. Donations can be sent to: All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame or ACACHOF Memorial Fund; P. O. Box 287; Rocksprings, Texas 78880.
Services entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home, 2001 Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, Texas 78666. Burial will be Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, 1133 Cottonwood St, Abilene, Texas 79604.
From a very young age she aspired to be a "Champion Cowgirl." Her passion for horses and rodeos were her life and began the journey of her successful rodeo career. She was a born leader and never met a stranger.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jaye Ford; and son, Greg Reeves.
Judy is survived by her son, Ray Hogan; grandson, Reece Hogan; granddaughter, Rilee Hogan; great-grandson, Hunter Hogan; sisters, Jill Taber, and Janie Ford; brother, Jack Ford; many nieces and nephews; her rodeo family; and an abundance of friends.
During her very blessed and full life, as she often referred to it, Judy was able to travel and participate in rodeos throughout the USA competing against both girls and boys and winning or placing in almost every event she entered. In 1954 at the age of 14, she won her first Bob Crosby World's Most Typical Junior Cowgirl title. Judy met and became friends with many celebrities and even had a small role in a Disney movie. She got her private pilot's license, started the first cowgirl training school in Texas for young girls, was a lifelong advocate for women's rights in sports, and a pioneer for woman in the rodeo arena. As a single mom of two young sons, she completed her education and received her degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in San Marcos, Texas. After graduation she became a teacher, a coach, and went on to become the first female Athletic Director in the State of Texas. Judy was inducted into the All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Kerrville, Texas in November of 2019. Judy attributed her success to hard work, dedication, and always having a goal and a plan. She was an active member of Western Harvest Ministries and shared her love for the Lord with anyone and everyone.
Judy will be deeply missed but always loved and remembered by her family, all her friends, and all her students that she coached and mentored. She was a true inspiration and enlightened the lives of all she met.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Judy's honor. Donations can be sent to: All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame or ACACHOF Memorial Fund; P. O. Box 287; Rocksprings, Texas 78880.
Services entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home, 2001 Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, Texas 78666. Burial will be Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, 1133 Cottonwood St, Abilene, Texas 79604.
She passed away on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 in San Marcos, Texas. Judy was born in Abilene, Texas to William (Bill) and June Ford on October 4, 1940.
From a very young age she aspired to be a "Champion Cowgirl." Her passion for horses and rodeos were her life and began the journey of her successful rodeo career. She was a born leader and never met a stranger.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jaye Ford; and son, Greg Reeves.
Judy is survived by her son, Ray Hogan; grandson, Reece Hogan; granddaughter, Rilee Hogan; great-grandson, Hunter Hogan; sisters, Jill Taber, and Janie Ford; brother, Jack Ford; many nieces and nephews; her rodeo family; and an abundance of friends.
During her very blessed and full life, as she often referred to it, Judy was able to travel and participate in rodeos throughout the USA competing against both girls and boys and winning or placing in almost every event she entered. In 1954 at the age of 14, she won her first Bob Crosby World's Most Typical Junior Cowgirl title. Judy met and became friends with many celebrities and even had a small role in a Disney movie. She got her private pilot's license, started the first cowgirl training school in Texas for young girls, was a lifelong advocate for women's rights in sports, and a pioneer for woman in the rodeo arena. As a single mom of two young sons, she completed her education and received her degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in San Marcos, Texas. After graduation she became a teacher, a coach, and went on to become the first female Athletic Director in the State of Texas. Judy was inducted into the All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Kerrville, Texas in November of 2019. Judy attributed her success to hard work, dedication, and always having a goal and a plan. She was an active member of Western Harvest Ministries and shared her love for the Lord with anyone and everyone.
Judy will be deeply missed but always loved and remembered by her family, all her friends, and all her students that she coached and mentored. She was a true inspiration and enlightened the lives of all she met.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Judy's honor. Donations can be sent to: All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame or ACACHOF Memorial Fund; P. O. Box 287; Rocksprings, Texas 78880.
Services entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home, 2001 Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, Texas 78666. Burial will be Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, 1133 Cottonwood St, Abilene, Texas 79604.
From a very young age she aspired to be a "Champion Cowgirl." Her passion for horses and rodeos were her life and began the journey of her successful rodeo career. She was a born leader and never met a stranger.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jaye Ford; and son, Greg Reeves.
Judy is survived by her son, Ray Hogan; grandson, Reece Hogan; granddaughter, Rilee Hogan; great-grandson, Hunter Hogan; sisters, Jill Taber, and Janie Ford; brother, Jack Ford; many nieces and nephews; her rodeo family; and an abundance of friends.
During her very blessed and full life, as she often referred to it, Judy was able to travel and participate in rodeos throughout the USA competing against both girls and boys and winning or placing in almost every event she entered. In 1954 at the age of 14, she won her first Bob Crosby World's Most Typical Junior Cowgirl title. Judy met and became friends with many celebrities and even had a small role in a Disney movie. She got her private pilot's license, started the first cowgirl training school in Texas for young girls, was a lifelong advocate for women's rights in sports, and a pioneer for woman in the rodeo arena. As a single mom of two young sons, she completed her education and received her degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in San Marcos, Texas. After graduation she became a teacher, a coach, and went on to become the first female Athletic Director in the State of Texas. Judy was inducted into the All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Kerrville, Texas in November of 2019. Judy attributed her success to hard work, dedication, and always having a goal and a plan. She was an active member of Western Harvest Ministries and shared her love for the Lord with anyone and everyone.
Judy will be deeply missed but always loved and remembered by her family, all her friends, and all her students that she coached and mentored. She was a true inspiration and enlightened the lives of all she met.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Judy's honor. Donations can be sent to: All Cowboy and Arena Champions Hall of Fame or ACACHOF Memorial Fund; P. O. Box 287; Rocksprings, Texas 78880.
Services entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home, 2001 Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, Texas 78666. Burial will be Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, 1133 Cottonwood St, Abilene, Texas 79604.
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