Judy (Taylor) Reece Obituary
We bid farewell to Judy (Taylor) Reece (Temple, Oklahoma), born in Jacksonville, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 15, 2025 at the age of 81. Judy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Genevia Jones Taylor and Earl Taylor. She is survived by: her siblings, Robin, Bing, Janice, Linda and Connie; her daughters, Julie Smith (Lynn) of Temple and Danko Hogan (Tony) of Graham, Texas.; her grandson Zachary Smith (Charlie); her children, Zoey and Riggs of Walters, Oklahoma; her grandsons, Tyler Smith (Rylie Grant) of Temple, Oklahoma and Andy Hogan (Kelsey); her children, A. J. and Elizabeth of Justin, Texas; her grandson Adam Hogan (Kharis); her daughters, Louella and Dolly of Graham, Texas; her granddaughter Madilyn Hogan; her son Tommy of Graham, Texas.; and her grandson Barrett "Bear" Hogan of Graham, Texas..
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home (122 W Texas St, Temple, OK 73568). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (203 W Main St, Temple, OK 73568).
Brother Shelton Taylor, Brother Eddie Holt and Sister Rita Anderson ⸻ In keeping with her generous spirit, Nana requested that instead of flowers, donations of backpacks and school supplies be made to Temple Public Schools or a school of your choice — a tribute to her lifelong love for children and education. ⸻ Judy cared for everyone so deeply and loved with every inch of her being.
