Julia " Judy " Dell Martin

74 of Kountze, died Sunday October 28, 2012 at The Kountze Nursing Center. Julia our cherished sister, aunt, and friend brought much joy and laughter to those who knew her. Judy was the oldest child of Archie and Bess Martin. She grew up in Baytown TX, and was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. In 1977 she and her parents moved to Saratoga TX. In 1997 Judy moved to the Kountze Nursing Center. She loved to listen to Elvis Presley music play bingo, forty-two, fishing and all of the activities at the home. She also loved watching the Dallas Cowboy games.

Judy is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Archie and Jimmye Martin of Big Sandy, TX her twin sisters Nyli Smith and Dyli Martin of Kountze. Niece Lori Schuster and husband Michael of Red Oak, TX nephews David Smith and wife Wendy of Kountze, Josh Smith and wife Michele of Kountze.Eight great nieces and one great nephews and several great great neices.

We would like to thank all of the employees at the Kountze Nursing Center for showing such heart felt love and compassion for Judy. A special thank you to Odyssey Hospice, Kayleigh, and Brandie for their care and compassion for Judy and family.

A service of remembrance will be held Friday November 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Service Chapel with Reverend Jeff Blizzard officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday November 1, 2012 from 5:00P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Faith & Family. Pallbearers are David Smith, Josh Smith, Vernon Long, Clay Sellers, Otis Robieau, Allen Martin.