Judith Lynn Biss of Nacogdoches passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, at her residence at the age of 65 years, 2 months, and 6 days. She was born April 18, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Robert Franklin and Ethel Mae Biss.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2017, at Grace Bible Church in Nacogdoches officiated by Elder Ralph Busby. A reception will follow the service at the Grace Bible Church Fellowship Hall.
Judith loved to laugh and made friends wherever she went. She loved her children, and she would talk with them every day. Some of her hobbies included gardening, camping, taking family trips, visiting museums, and going to the movies. She also played piano, sang in church choir, acted in school plays, and learned to ski in her younger years. She married her husband, Luis Ramirez, on October 23, 1982, in Evanston, Illinois.
She earned her BA degree and MSJ degree in Journalism from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She was also Manager of Publications for Medical Library Association from 1975– 1984, owner of Acacia Creative Services from 1984 – 1991, and she taught at Manchester College and Huntington University in Indiana before joining the faculty in Business Communication at SFASU from 1999 to the present. She volunteered her time as host for SFA International Friendship Program. She received the Marlin C. Young Outstanding Teacher Award, Association for Business Communication, Southwestern Region in 2017.
Judith was a member of Grace Bible Church in Nacogdoches. She was also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Association for Business Communication, and Texas Business and Technology Educators Association.
Mrs. Biss was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Luis Ramirez of Nacogdoches; son, Paul Ramirez of Dallas; daughter, Elyse Noelle Ramirez of Canton, Ohio; granddaughters, Coreyona Ramirez de Fair and Layleeanna Ramirez de Fair of Canton, Ohio; brother, James Biss of Green, Ohio; brother, Gerald Biss of Port Angeles, Washington; and sister, Carol Taylor of Tampa, Florida.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Judith's name to fund a scholarship for business students at SFASU. Checks can be sent to Business Communication and Legal Studies Department, P.O. Box 13060, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962.
Online condolences may be left at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.
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January 15, 2018
Evelyn Richards
So very very sorry to hear belatedly about my long-distance friend Judi. We hadn't seen one another for years but we still felt connected through our annual holiday correspondence. I remember the cheerful, funny, and clever person she was way back in our college years, and I will miss her yearly update about the family she cherished. My condolences.
July 6, 2017
Joe Potter
We are so, so sorry to hear of Judith's passing. Kathy and I send our love and prayers to you and your family praying that God will especially enfold you in His perfect love and comfort you and that He will heal your heart. This I pray in Jesus name! Amen!
June 30, 2017
Marcel Robles
Judi was one of the nicest people I know. She was always smiling, happy, and friendly. If I ever needed a friend at a professional business conference, there was Judi. So accepting of others. A beautiful person! So, so sorry for your/our loss. She was an exceptional, wonderful human being.
June 29, 2017
Pamela Evers
Judi was a shining light in the world, with a generous spirit and joyful attitude. Her students and colleagues adored her, and she was a wonderful mentor to me when I began my teaching career at SFA. She was, I believe, an angel on earth. My deepest sympathies to Luis, Elyse, Paul and entire family.
June 29, 2017
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Psalms 94:18-19
June 27, 2017
Andy & Linda Scribner
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry to have heard this news. I will keep you all in my prayers. Luis, your words on Facebook today were so eloquent and so very touching. May the Lord continue to bring you comfort.
June 27, 2017
Gary & Patricia Martin
Deepest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 26, 2017
Leta Dawson
Luis, Paul & Elyse,
May God bring you comfort in this time of loss. My heart breaks for you all. She was a very special woman and will be greatly missed.
June 24, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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