Julia "Judy"

Ann Hartgraves Romine

Julia "Judy" Ann Hartgraves Romine

August 5, 1945 –June 27, 2026

Julia "Judy" Ann Hartgraves Romine, 80, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 27,2026. Born August 5, 1945, in Sweetwater, Texas,

Judy lived a life defined by faith, music, service, and love for her family, friends and church. Funeral services for Judy will be on Thursday July 2, 2026, at 2:00pm at Broadway Baptist Church, burial will be held at Decker cemetery. There will be a visitation at McCoy Funeral home on Wednesday July 1,2026 from 6:00-8:00pm.

A lifelong resident of Sweetwater, she graduated from Newman High School in 1963 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri.

Judy retired from Texas State Technical College (TSTC), where she served as an administrative assistant. She was a devoted member of Broadway Baptist Church and faithfully served in its music ministry for many years, blessing countless people through her extraordinary talent as an organist and pianist. Her love for music, especially church music, was evident in every note she played, and her gift inspired allwho had the privilege of hearing her. A devoted Christian and Baptist, Judy's faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. She loved her churchfamily deeply and dedicated herself to serving God through worship, music, and fellowship. Judy enjoyed many simple pleasures in life. She loved reading, knitting, crocheting, playing canasta, and loving on her four-legged child, Lexi. She found joy in music of all kinds and was happiest when sharing her talents and encouraging others.

She is survived by her son, Michael Romine and his wife, Dennise, of Sweetwater, Texas; her sister-in-law, Sheila Hayes and her husband,Dan, of Blackwell, Texas; and numerous nephews and a niece all of whom she loved dearly. She especially loved two dear friends Connie Aday and Sue Schlueter.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mathie Don Romine; her parents, Earnest Ray Hartgraves and Lula Hartgraves; Father and mother in law, Shorty and Marie Romine and sister-in-law Sherry Romine, other cherished family members who welcomed her into Heaven.

Judy will be remembered for her unwavering faith, gentle spirit, musical gifts, and the love she shared with everyone around her. While her presence will be deeply missed, her family and friends take comfort in knowing that she is now in the presence of her Savior, whom she faithfully served throughout her life. Her legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion to God will continue to inspire all who knew her.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished therace, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7

Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

All arrangements are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.