Judy was born on April 2, 1954, in Landstuhl, Germany, the daughter of Robert H. Bowman and Nellie May Thornton Bowman.  She was a graduate of the R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas and later received her associate's degree from the Tarrant County College.  She married David Dawson on July 21, 1973, in Farmers Branch, Texas.  She was active with the C.E.R.T. team in Fannin County and loved riding horses with the “Lady Outlaws” and spending time with her family. 

Left behind to cherish her memories are her husband, David C. Dawson; son, Robert Dawson and wife Traci of Saginaw; daughter, Holly Lawrence and husband Kent of Burleson, Texas; grandchildren David T. Dawson and wife Kelsey, Briar Wood and wife Ariana, Braddock Dawson and wife Storm, Kevin Lawrence and girlfriend Ashley and Harrison Ingle and Zachary Ingle; great grandchildren, Addison Wood and Carter Wood; extended family and a host of friends.

You may sign an online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation or the Patriot Guard Riders.