In Memory

Nancy Easley (Hudgins) - Class Of 1948

Nancy Easley Hudgins died June 16, 2013 at her home in Sherman, Texas. She was born March 4, 1930 in Los Angeles, California to John Bert and Tellebelle Touchstone Easley, both descendants of pioneer Texas families.

Nancy was raised in San Marino, California, where she thrived as a beach loving, tennis playing part of the idyllic southern California of the day. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of California, Berkeley where she graduated with a degree in elementary education. During her youth she spent time in Texas with family and it was there she met Lee Hudgins. Both Lee and Nancy said it was love at first sight and after a long distance courtship and trips back and forth, they were married in California in July 1952.

Lee brought Nancy home to a drought-stricken Texas and Nancy quickly began to make Sherman their home; meeting lifelong friends and entertaining in their first home. In 1956 they moved into the home that Nancy designed in which they raised their family, on Washington Street. She and Lee were part of an energetic group of young couples; Nancy loved to play bridge and never tired of bragging about winning 50 cents, but no doubt her bridge club friends would deny such high stakes gambling.

Nancy was an athlete. She was a beautiful swimmer, golfer, and excellent tennis player until late in her life. At age 80, Nancy played tennis in 100 degree summer heat with her daughter. She was an active member of the Sherman Service League and enthusiastic participant in their Follies. She had a great smile and keen sense of humor that will be missed.

Nancy was a wonderful mother and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her. She achieved a balance of dedication to her family, friends, and community, while remaining a free thinking, frank speaking, and spirited individual. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hudgins in 2008, her parents and sister, Carol Easley Denny (SPHS '52).

She is survived by her brother, David Easley (SPHS '54) of California; son, Peter Hudgins and wife Kimberly and grandchildren Alex, Andrew, and Ben; daughter Nan Morrow and husband Chris and grandchildren, Katie (Russell) Quiniola, and Nathan Morrow; son, John Hudgins and wife Kelly and granddaughter Anna; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Nancy leaves behind many people whose friendships she treasured and lives she touched.

The Herald Democrat, June 21, 2013