Judy Lynn Flanagan
Judy Lynn Flanagan, born on November 18, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2015 at her home in League City, Texas. She is survived by best friend and husband of 25 years, Lamar Flanagan of League City, TX, parents, Jewel and Clyde Jones of League City, TX, sister, Diane Thoren of Dickinson, TX, children Stephanie Scruggs and partner Anne Miller of Dallas, TX, Stephen and Jennifer Scruggs of Omaha, NE, grandchildren Lance, Makenzie, Riley, Caden, Braylon, stepson Travis Flanagan of Houston and many aunts and cousins in Alabama and Texas
Judy retired from NASA-JSC in December 2011 after 29 years of civil service. She served in many positions in the Space Shuttle Program Office, the Financial Management Directorate and the International Space Station Program Office.
She lived a full and wonderful life, doing the things she liked best such as playing with her grand kids, world travel, SCUBA diving, sailing, quilting and scrap booking. She will be missed!
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00pm with a Celebration of Life Ceremony at 3 o’clock at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 East Medical Center Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, In Memory of Judy Flanagan, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois 60611 or visit their web site at http://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/JudyFlanagan/
To Judy’s Family and Friends,
I only knew your sweet Judy for a brief time. We met at a JSC Lunarfins meeting 2 years ago when she brought in this beautiful 50th Anniversary quilt that she had made representing the clubs travels and achievements. I was in awe of how creative and wonderful a job she had done. So I asked her to make me a quilt of treasured memories of a trip I had taken in 1996, but requested she pick the perfect colors, design, etc. When she completed the project, it was like unwrapping the perfect gift. Wrapped in a bow, I began to unfold this work of art that invoked nostalgia, but it was some how new and surprised and filled with such memories at the same time. This blanket will now hold for me the memory of her, too. The work was quality, but she was the creator and it reflected her own beauty and color of this world. She loved her creativity room and appreciated all the work that had gone into that space for her to pour herself out into world. While our conversations were few, they were personal and appreciated.
I know there are no words that can heal the pain and the loss that you feel, but I hope it will for a brief moment make you smile to know, that she was very much appreciated by so many people that you may even know. She did what she loved and she loved most every minute of it. She would want you to do the same.
We are so sad to learn of Judy’s death. She will be missed by many friends. She was such a sweet , lovely person who was blessed with many creative talents. She and Lamar were such a wonderful couple and I know she leaves him with a massive hole in his life. She certainly is singing with the angels. We loved her and will miss her greatly,
Marilyn and Bob Puschinsky
I am so sorry to hear about Judy, she was such a nice person. I worked with her in Financial Management Division. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Lamar,
You and your family are in out thoughts and prayers. Such a wonderful woman, taken way to early. Cherish her memories and stay strong. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Brenda Lehman Soto
Judy was a wonderful person. I knew her from working at NASA and admired her knowledge and expertise in her work. I know her family will miss her, especially Diane-her sister. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family.
I am sorry for your loss Lamar. My condolences to you and your family.
May Judy rest in peace.
Pete Braccio
Lamar, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
During my tenture at JSC, I had the opportunity to work with Judy. She had such a beautiful personality and wonderful smile. I am so glad that I had this opportunity to get to know her. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be truly missed and I am asking that her family be lifted in prayer for strength during this time.
Lamar and Family:
On March 25, 2015, I learned of Judy’s passing. Judy and I worked together in the Shuttle Program Office at JSC in the 90s. I always enjoyed running into and visiting with Judy, and sometimes you too Lamar, at the Kroger store on 518. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy was so talented with her sewing and quilt making. Please be comforted in that you have years of wonderful memories to sustain you at this time.
Hello Lamar,
I’m so sorry to hear the news about Judy. She was such a kind and loving person and I feel blessed to have known her. I still have all the quilts she made for Tyler, Eric and Davis when they were babies and cherish that she took the time to make them. I’m praying for you and all who loved her.
So sorry for your loss.
Rev 21:3,4
I feel your pain, Lamar, as I am having the same pain from Jerrys loss. We don’t know how soon we will join our beloved partner in life and love, but, she will expect you to live your life as joyfully and fully as possible. She always had such lovely characteristics and so many friend and we will truly miss her. Please call and come by the boat, with the pictures of Russia. My prayers are with you always. Sat. March 28, 2015 at at 12:00.
Words cannot describe the shock and grief to hear the very sad news of Judy’s death. The friendship enjoyed over many years with Judy and Lamar, especially on our many trips and activities together, will remain in my memory for many years to come. Judy will be missed by all those who knew what a kind and considerate woman she was.
I just knew Judy for a short time. She was really special. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lamar, you are in our prayers. Judy will be missed by all her friends and family.