Judith Hight

Jennings

Judith Hight Jennings, 69, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be Sunday, January 24 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Trinity Funeral Home in Harlingen. Celebration of life services will be held on Monday, January 25 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of San Benito followed by a brief graveside service at Mont Meta Memorial Cemetery.
Judy was born on July 2, 1951 in San Benito, Texas to Marilyn and J.R. Hight, Jr. She was a proud Greyhound from the class of 1969 and always enjoyed cheering for the Hounds at Friday night football games. In 1971, Judy married Virgil Jennings with whom she shares 3 children. She graduated as an LVN from Navarro Junior College in 1974. Judy lived in Hubbard and worked at the Hubbard Hospital where she was always known for her love and compassion for her patients until the hospital closed in 1990. She returned to San Benito later that year and continued her career as a nurse at Dolly Vinsant before moving on to work with Eldercare and Heart of the Valley Hospice for 15 years as a hospice nurse where she cared for her patients and their families and made many lifelong friends along the way.
Judy's greatest passion was her family. She was always eager to share a new photo or story about her family with all her friends and anyone she met along the way. Her kids and grandchildren were the light of her life and she beamed with pride every time she spoke of them. Judy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and a friend to every single person she met.
Judy was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito where she served as Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and various offices in the Women of the Church. She volunteered countless hours for many organizations including American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Walk to Fight Asthma. She grew up as a Girl Scout and continued to volunteer by helping Alyson with Girl Scout Troop 205.
Judith was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister Jacquelyn. She is survived by her children David Jennings, Melanie (Scott) Muesse, and Jimmie (Amelia) Jennings all of Hubbard, Texas; four grandchildren, Michael and Savannah Jennings, and Kaitlynn and Matthew Muesse, all of Hubbard. Survivors also include her sisters Janice Whitehead and Alyson (Ernie) De Leon of Harlingen, numerous nieces and nephews including Abigayle and Zachary De Leon, her aunt Kathryn Hight of Houston, Texas, her "adopted siblings", Larry and Mary Jane Anderson and other extended family members, countless friends and special close friend Jack Ayoub.
Judy loved her pets and was preceded in death by several dogs and cats including Fred, Willie, Bear and Princess. She is survived by BJ, Fluffy, Missy, Buffy and Squally Wally.
The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Texas Oncology in Harlingen, MD Anderson in Houston, and VBMC Harlingen.
Pallbearers will be Luis Galvan, Sergio Galvan, Larry Anderson, Joseph De Leon, Rudy Diaz, and Jack Ayoub. Honorary pallbearers include the San Benito High School class of 1969. Donations and memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Harlingen, MD Anderson, First Presbyterian Church of San Benito, or another charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550.