Birth date: Jun 23, 1944 Death date: Jan 30, 2026
Judy Fay Shirey Fine was born June 23, 1944 to C.F. and Dimple Shirey in Homer, LA., and passed away in her hometown of Longview, TX. on January 30, 2026. Judy was a unique and gifted talent from an early age, but most importantly Read Obituary
My Aunt Judy was such a sweet and wonderful woman. She had a party for Mance that was Mickey Mouse themed with a scavenger hunt I do believe. He had the coolest swingset/playhouse in the backyard. When I was in high school I would often stop by her classroom to get the sweetest hug and I love you. I didn't get to have the pleasure of her being my Junior or Senior English teacher but several of my friends did. They always spoke highly of her as being the sweetest teacher. This old world is definitely one less Angel now. Aunt Judy I love you and you will be forever missed. ❤️
Mrs.Fine was one of the kindest humans I’ve had the privilege of knowing. In high school she hosted a dinner party for some of her students and invited me to help her cook. We made spaghetti and laughed all day! I think back on that day fondly. She was one of the first women in my life to encourage me and always made me feel like I mattered. I truly loved her! I’m sending love and hugs to her family! To know Judy was so love her!
Mrs. Fine was my teacher at Pine Tree High School. I’ll always remember her giving me grape Jolly Ranchers because she knew it was my favorite. Now that I’m a teacher, I make sure to have candy on hand for my students if they ask, because that small act of kindness is something I’ll never forget. She has inspired me so much, shaping the teacher I am today: someone who shows love and kindness to every student.
She was married to my brother Pete. I was the flower girl at their wedding.
They loved children and Mance was an answer to their prayers. She would throw him the best birthday parties that included the adults. It was always a fun time visiting with them. I remember her homemade oatmeal cookies right from the oven.
She had a smile that would light up a room. She is now pain free and reunited with the love of her life.
I lost my mom in December of 2018. I’m from Austin, so the service and visitation were there. Through a friendship born of decades of teaching English at Pine Tree High School next door to each other, Judi and I often talked about our mothers and how close we were to them. At my mother’s visitation, I looked up through my tears to see none other than Judi and Mance walk in. That sweet little thing maneuvered her way through the Tyler and D/FW airports - no easy feat for a healthy person, and Judi was anything but healthy. But she did it for me - to offer us comfort and show her love. Friends like this are rare indeed. She was my heart-sister, and I know she is to be celebrated, but that celebration must coexist with my heartbreak for now. I will miss her love, her sense of humor and her razor-sharp wit from now on. Life is a little less bright than it was when she was here.
Her Spaghetti dinners after backyard baseball practice! First time I ever had it with noodles first then sauce. Loved it because she would let me add as much sauce as I wanted. Also constantly correcting me about the dangers of "Can I" versus "May I". Always a wonderful home to spend time at. Full of love and peace.
