Judy Frances Lange

Judy Kirkham, Holik, Lange, 64, of Norton passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her residence.

She was born January 12, 1952 to Calvin and Bobbie (Aldrich) Kirkham in San Angelo, Texas. She was a graduate of Miles High School in 1970 and attended some college before becoming a full time mother to her 2 beautiful daughters. in 1984 she began a career working in the accounts payable department for GTE/Verizon. Judy retired after 22 years with the company. She was a member of the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ballinger. In her retirement, Judy spent her time with her loving husband Dwaine and the many cats, dogs, sheep, goat and any other animal in need. She loved animals and brought a whole new meaning to rescuing. She also loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She brought so much love to all of her family.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Calvin Kirkham and Marvin and Bobbie Salling and her brother John Kirkham.

She is survived by her husband, Dwaine Lange of Norton Texas; daughters, Shaelynna Holik and Stephen Van Bibber of Ballinger and Julie Gould and husband, Allen of Granbury, TX; grandchildren, Luke Holik, Madelynn Spahr and P.J. Spahr, Cheryl, Jordan, Devon, and Kelsey Gould; great-grandson, Grayson Gould; brother, Ed Kirkham and wife, Franca of Severna Park, Maryland; sister, Shelly Salling and Tom Tate of San Angelo; brother, Andrew Salling of San angelo; sister-in-law, Sharon Kirham; brother's-in-law and sister's in-law and their families, Anthony, Doyle, Richard, and Marlene Harrell; and her beloved Kirkham relatives and Sallings relatives. She is also survived by the father of her children, Fraron Holik.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 26 at Lange Funeral Home Chapel in Ballinger. Mass will be at 10:00 am on Monday, June 27 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ballinger with Father Hugh Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Miles Cemetery.

Special thanks to Dr. Ty Hughston and Dr. Raj Cheruku and all of the wonderful caring staff of Ballinger Home Health and Hospice.

Donations can to be made to the Humane Society in Judy Lange's name.