Judith Bryant Hughes

Judith Bryant Hughes went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after complications due to a recent fall. She was born in Sherman, Texas on March 10, 1941, parents, Charles Stanly Roberts, Jr. and Kathleen Stevenson Roberts, Judith had a happy childhood and graduated from Sherman High School in 1959. She attended Texas Christian University for two years before transferring to The University of Texas at Austin. Following her graduation in 1963, she moved to Dallas and worked as a Buyer for Sanger Harris Department Store several years before marrying John Anthony Bryant in 1965. They lived in Austin, Sherman & Whitewright before settling in Richardson, Texas in 1974, where they lived most of their married life. Judith raised two daughters and was a homemaker for most of this time. She also volunteered with her daughter’s schools and activities, civic groups and her beloved church. Judith worked part time jobs for Michael Deppe CPA and then for many years for Helsley Roofing Company. In 1999, her husband, John, passed away and her life shifted dramatically.

After some time, Judith found love again with Ronald Hughes and they were married in 2008. She and Ron blended a new family, gaining daughters and grandchildren on both sides. They enjoyed traveling together, watching their grandchildren grow up and supporting one another in all ways.

Judith was the epitome of a true southern lady and an example of the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. She was a shining example of love, patience, character, and service. An active member of First Baptist Church Richardson for 51 years, Judith served in many church ministries including being a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, on the Pastor Search Committee, Appletree Nursing Home Ministry, Austin Street Ministry, Goldenaires and as an official greeter on Sunday mornings. Judith believed that when the church doors opened, you should be there. Christ and His Church were her greatest focus. Judith also enjoyed involvement in the Junior League of Richardson, Kappa Alpha Theta, book clubs and birthday groups. Judith cherished time with family and friends most.

She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Ronald Clifford Hughes, sister Janet Roberts Haynes of Ocala, Florida, daughters Eva Bryant Shank (John) of Birmingham, Alabama, Suzanne Bryant Hollon (Bryan) of Beaver, Pennsylvania, Peggy Hughes Shriver (Ron) of Atlanta, Georgia, Ronda Hughes Wang (Andrew) of Houston, Texas, grandchildren Jeremy Shank (Rachel) of Birmingham, Alabama, Sarah Shank Corscadden (Chris) of Birmingham, Alabama, Kathleen Shank of Birmingham, Alabama, Harrison Hollon (Paxton) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Claire Hollon of Charleston, South Carolina, John Hollon of Columbus, Ohio, Christopher Berg of Atlanta, Georgia, Kaelan Wang of Houston, Texas, great-grandchildren Jackson and Fletcher Shank of Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband of 33 years, John Anthony Bryant.

Judith’s burial will take place at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Oak Hills Cemetery, Whitewright, Texas.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Richardson, Texas with a visitation to follow.

A luncheon will be provided in the fellowship hall at noon for family and out-of-town guests. To honor Judith, the family invites you to wear bright colors to the Celebration of Life Service and bring a favorite memory to share at the luncheon.

Memorial donations may be made in Judith’s name to First Baptist Church, Richardson at: https://fbcr.org/