Judie Rae Manuel

Judie Rae King Manuel

December 1, 1951 – November 3, 2025

Judie Rae King Manuel, 73, of Floresville, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Dallas, Texas with her family at her side. She was born on December 1, 1951, in Livingston, Montana, to Wayne and Joan King.

Judie’s younger years were spent traveling with her parents as they worked all over the country, living in places such as Pray, Montana; Tiber Dam, Montana; Sugar Land, Texas; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Sheridan, Wyoming, before finally settling in Billings, Montana. She graduated from Billings Senior High School and was very active in 4-H, where she proudly showed her prize Shorthorn cattle.

Judie spent most of her life in Montana, where she married her husband and love of her life, Walter Manuel, on June 3, 1972. Together they raised two sons, Brian and Greg. She loved her years on the ranch, where she took pride in the ranch and their cattle, and the life she built there with her family.

Judie would always proclaim that Winnett was her home and the place she loved the most. The group of friends Judie amassed all over this country, from her dogs to cattle organizations, as well as always having an open door to all her acquaintances—was immense. Her generosity was unmatched.

Judie was extremely proud of her three grandsons—Grady, Jhett, and Hazen Manuel—and was always excited to hear about their sporting events and how they were doing in school. She also had a deep love for her Australian Shepherd dogs and took extraordinary pride in the many awards they earned over the years.

Judie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Elsie King, and Thomas and Esther Skillman; her parents, Wayne and Joan King; her brother, Timothy King; Special Aunt Donna King; her father in-law Carroll Manuel and her soulmate and husband, Walter Manuel.

She is survived by her sons, Brian Manuel and Greg (Jason) Manuel; grandsons, Grady, Jhett, and Hazen; her brother, Mitch (Holly) King; sisters-in-law, Louise King and Betty Kuhry (Tony); brothers-in-law, Tom Manuel (Marcella) and Victor Manuel (Bonnie); her mother-in-law, Marval Manuel; Compadre Linda Palmer; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 15, 2025, at the Petroleum County Community Center in Winnett, Montana, followed by Graveside Services at the Winnett Cemetery with a light lunch provided after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Petroleum County Community Center. https://www.pcccwinnett.org/donate