Celebration of Life
First Methodist Church
1600 W. Broad St.
Freeport, TX  77541
Saturday, July 27, 2024
2:00pm
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Julia "Judy" Ann Leffingwell

of Freeport, TX

April 17, 1941 - July 21, 2024


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Julia ''Judy'' Ann Chandler Leffingwell, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 21, 2024. Judy was born on April 17, 1941 in Joaquin, Texas to Burt and Mildred Chandler and was a 1959 graduate of Carthage High School. She attended Panola College and went on to work for Prudential Insurance where she met the love of her life, Robert Leffingwell. She married Robert Leffingwell on May 4, 1962 in Houston, Texas. After moving to Freeport, TX she worked for the First Freeport National Bank and eventually went on to work in the Adult Probation Department for Brazoria County where she would retire from.

Judy was a member of the First Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She also was a member of the local Daylily Society, Freeport Lions Club and Homemakers of America. She was an avid fan of the Houston Oilers and Houston Texans. She loved scrapbooking, crafting, and her favorite holiday was Christmas. Her biggest passion was her family and traveling.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert Leffingwell, her 3 daughters Valerie (David) Johnson, Julie Leffingwell, and Pam (Darrell) Edwards, her sisters Shirley Wheless and Norma (Stephen) Draper, her grandchildren Ashley (David) Farmer and Haley (Kristen) Nicola and her great grandson Adler James Nicola.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents Burt and Mildred Chandler and her grandson, Nicholas Johnson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Methodist Church, 1600 W. Broad St., Freeport, TX 77541 on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association http://act.alz.org or the Muscular Dystrophy Association https://mda.org.

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5 Condolence(s)
Sue (Melancon) Klein
Metairie, LA
Saturday, July 27, 2024

Valerie and Family,
Markus and I send our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother. May you find comfort in your memories.
Love, Sue and Markus

Jim Turner
Bullard, TX
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Coach Leffingwell,

Our Deepest Sympathies as I just learned of the passing of your wife. While I didn't know her when you coached me in the 1960's, I knew she was the light of your life.

Jim & Cheryl Turner

Tracy & Rob Harrast
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Aunt Judy had a beautiful soul. She was kind and caring, an important part of what made our family Easters and Christmases special. She always seemed so young (compared to my parents) with her beautiful long hair and little children. She deeply loved her family. My heart aches for all of you, and I'm lifting you in prayer often throughout the days. May God comfort you.

Adam Mickens
Sugar Land, TX
Thursday, July 25, 2024

So for your loss I attended high school with Valarie

Norma and Steve Draper
Columbus, TX
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

My big sister, my idol, my cruising buddy. Our memories will live on forever. Fly high with the angels my sweet sister. I will love you and miss you until we meet again. Forever and always, your little sister.