Judy Kay Hawkins Rogers

Judy Kay Hawkins Rogers, born September 22, 1946, in Madill, Oklahoma, passed away on September 25, 2026, just days after celebrating her 80th birthday. She lived a life marked by a love of family, a passion for education, a strong faith, and a desire to make lasting memories with the people she loved.

Judy was the daughter of Cliff and Stella Teel Hawkins. She graduated from Madill High School in 1964 and continued her education at Southeastern State College, now Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in Durant. She attended from 1964-1968 for her undergrad. Judy graduated on May 30, 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Education: major - Business Education, minor - Elementary Education. She attended from 1970-1973 and received her Master of Education degree on July 27, 1973.

Teaching was truly a lifelong calling for Judy. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a teacher, and she went on to spend nearly 40 years educating and encouraging students throughout Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. Over the years, Judy touched countless lives—not only through the lessons she taught in the classroom, but through the care, encouragement, and time she gave to her students. Her influence reached far beyond the classroom, and the many lives she touched remain an important part of her legacy.

Judy’s faith was an important part of her life, finding fellowship and community wherever life took her. Her faith remained a meaningful and lasting part of who she was.

Judy loved to travel, especially with her cousin Cheryl. The two shared many adventures together, often setting off in one of their pickups and making plenty of memories along the way.

Above all, Judy treasured her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and creating memories with them that they will carry with them for years to come.

Judy is survived by her son, Chad Rogers and wife Leanne of Sanger, Texas; her daughter, RocAnn Smith and husband Wade of Brighton, Colorado; her grandchildren, Samantha Parker and husband Troy, and Chance Rogers and wife Ashley; her great-granddaughter, Kyelynn Parker; her sister, Jo Ann Childers of Berryhill, Oklahoma; and her sister-in-law, Sue Hawkins of Edmond, Oklahoma. She also leaves behind extended family, former students, friends, and the many others whose lives she touched throughout the years.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Cliff and Stella Hawkins; her brother, Jim Hawkins; and her sisters, Mary Jane Wright and Patricia Merchant.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Methodist Children’s Home. https://www.mch.org/ways-to-give/

Casket Bearers: Samantha Parker and husband Troy, Chance Rogers and wife Ashley, Chad Rogers, Wade Smith, Parker Crenshaw and Clancy Snyder