Judy Gwaltney, 80, of Alba, died on July 25, 2025, in Tyler. She was born on December 15, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Louis Lee and Blanche Haywood Diamond.
Mrs. Gwaltney lived in Wood County for 22 years and was a devoted member of Lake Fork Baptist Church. On June 1, 2008, she married Konrad Gwaltney, Sr., in Alba. She was a dedicated special education teacher and touched many lives with her compassion and commitment to her students.
She enjoyed gardening and took great joy in planting and growing flowers, creating a beautiful and welcoming yard.
Mrs. Gwaltney is survived by her husband of 17 years, Konrad Gwaltney of Alba; son, Don Jones and wife Rhonda of New Mexico; daughter, Leecia Jones of Dallas; sister, Anne St. Vigne and husband Jimmy of Conroe; stepson, Lowell; stepdaughters, Konnie and Cheryl; and numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her first husband, Robert “Bob” Jones.