Judy King died this morning

From Fred:

A child of God who also was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend is home. Judy died this morning about 5:35.

Tom and I were with her. She had been discharged from Memorial City about 7:15 p.m. Friday and was brought to our house by ambulance. About midnight, as Tom and Anna talked to her, she smiled and her eyes focused and she nodded appropriately. That was the only response from her from about 6 p.m. Friday until she died.

Never any indication of pain although her breathing was very difficult.

We expected to have several more days, even weeks with her, based on what her oncologist told me Wednesday or Thursday. But, most important, Judy had great visits with all her children and grandchildren this past week. I know that was a great answer to the prayers of many of you. We have been loved and supported so much through this. Judy was buoyed by that.

She will be cremated, per her wishes. There will be no private service.

Fairly solid plans are for having a memorial service about 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Tallowood Center, Attingham at Katy Freeway. That's a long block inside the West Belt. (It's a shopping center our church bought. The part nearest the freeway service road is a restaurant called 59 Diner.)

No flowers. She had some suggestions about memorials if you're inclined. Details later.

Will let you know final plans later.

It would make my life a bit simpler if you sent any replies -- although none is necessary -- to fredking@pdq.net.