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Judy BURROUGHS Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, and granddaughter, Seneca Ashbaugh.
She is survived by a son, Michael and his wife, Tammy; daughter, Glenda Ashbaugh; grandchildren, Dustin and Rilee Burroughs and Matthew, Sarah and Olivia Ashbaugh; brother, Edward Oliver and his wife, Vicky; special cousin, Raymond Shackelford and adored companion, Keith Lowe.
She was the daughter of Walter and Irene Oliver and was proud to be born, raised and educated in Mathews County. She served the County of Mathews as Treasurer and retired in 2007. Prior to being elected Treasurer she was employed with Tidewater Telephone Company. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she served as organist and clerk. She was a member of numerous organizations which include: Retired Treasurer's Association, The Bay School, Mathews Historical Society, Mathews Visitor's Center, New Point Lighthouse Preservation, United Methodist Women, Mathews Community Foundation Board, Mathews Women's Club and a beloved member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood BT. She was proud to be the Mathews Ruritan Club Citizen of the Year in 2007 and was excited to be the Grand Marshall of the 2007 Mathews Christmas Parade.
Judy loved to travel (especially to the beach) and spend time with her family and many friends. The energy she contributed to everything in which she was involved will be missed by all who had the pleasure to experience it.
Her family would like to express their deepest gratitude to all of her wonderful caregivers, to MCVRS, staff at RWRH, Riverside Home Health and Sheltering Arms Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 18, at Macedonia Baptist Church, Foster, VA with burial to follow in Friendship Cemetery, Susan, VA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Mathews County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Macedonia Baptist Church or any charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Judy BURROUGHS
Laurie (Belfield) Brantley
July 5, 2010
I just recently learned of Miss Judy's passing. My heart goes out to her family. She was a wonderful and beautiful woman. I am proud to have known her.
Laura Mills
July 1, 2010
To Miss Judy's Family and Keith,
How blessed I have been to have Miss Judy in my life. I was fortunate to have her as a "second MaMa". She was the voice of love and support to our family so many times. I think Miss Judy could have been the Mayor of Mathews!! She loved our county and its people with a passion. Anyone visiting her office would know that in an instant. She also lived and worked surrounded by pictures of all of you. God and her family was the light in her life and that will never change. I know her beauty and radiance surrounds you even now! Our love and prayers are with you.
Love Danny, Laura Lane, Alex and Jessie
Carol Whitehead Morgan
June 26, 2010
Michael, Glenda & families,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother/mother-in-law/grandmother. Miss Judy was the sweetest person...always smiling and laughing...whether it be in the Treasurer's office, in the mall or passing her in the street.
Keep the memories of her in your heart and she will be with you forever.
Beth DeHardit Richardson
June 24, 2010
To the family
You have my sincere condolences on the death of Judy. She was an amazing woman and will be missed by all.
Tom & Lucy Tiller
June 22, 2010
Judy will be missed. She was fun to be around, so good to myself and family and I will always remember feeling better after being in her company.
We send our sincere wishes to her family and friends, that they too will find comfort in how special Judy Mae was and from those special memories she left behind. Fondly & Sincerely, Tom and Lucy Tiller
June 22, 2010
Miss Judy was a wonderful lady who I have fond memories of.
She always had a kind word and a gentle smile.
My dad (John Evans ) thought so much of her and Glenn. She was so comforting when he passed away.
God Bless all of you at this time.
Anna Evans Inge
Janice Horsley
June 21, 2010
Michael & Glenda,
I was so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Although I did not see her as much in more recent years, we had good times together years back. I am sure the two of you can recall some of those memories. She will be deeply missed.
June 21, 2010
Judy was such a beautiful woman, one who everyone loved. She will be missed deeply.
My thoughts are with you all.
God Bless - Tony and Loretta Hudgins
Beth Ledgerton
June 20, 2010
Judy was one of my dearest friends. She took me under her wing when I was a new Treasurer. We swapped stories and jokes through emails even after she retired. She will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
terry pletcher
June 20, 2010
The members of the Mathews Yacht Club offer our thoughts and prayers to Judy's family. As many thoughout the County, the members consider Judy a very special person and many of us have been impacted by Judy in many different ways. We will miss Judy for many reasons.
Terry C. Pletcher
Commodore
J. A. Faulkner, Jr.
June 20, 2010
Glenda, Michael, and family:
Judy Mae was an inspiration to anyone that knew her. Growing up as her next-door neighbor our relationship developed into a life long friendship that will always hold a special place in my heart. It was a true blessing to know her and be a part of her life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wayne Hunley
June 19, 2010
Michael, It's been years since our days at Humpty Dumpty Kindergarden and New Point School, but some of my fondest memories of those early years in Mathews, before moving to Yorktown, were the times I spent at your house. Your mom was a wonderful lady, and I enjoyed seeing her on occasion when I was in Mathews. I wish you and Glenda wonderful memories and the peace that only God can provide.
My deepest sympathy,
Wayne
Michael and Betty Brown
June 19, 2010
Our sympathy to the Burroughs Family. Miss Judy was a very special person. She will be missed.
Scott Sadler
June 18, 2010
Mrs. Judy graced that special place we call Mathews and for those of us who knew and loved her, she graced our lives.
Larry, Lisa, Devin, & Bryce Rilee
June 18, 2010
Ed & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you all comfort.
Ann Dawes
June 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Judy's family. She was such a delightful person. I worked with Judy at the telephone company and my daddy (Waverley Hudgins)said she was a ray of sunshine. I know she will be greatly missed.
Nancy & Dan Reno
June 18, 2010
Judy was a most wonderful and fun lady whose memory we will always cherish. She made us feel so welcome to Mathews County in a special way that only Judy could do. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
June 18, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Charlie, Brenda and Chelsea Armistead
Constance Ober & Carlton Brooks
June 18, 2010
We were so sad to hear about Judy's passing - she was such a bright light and always kind. We worked with her on many community projects and she always brought good common sense & a great sense of humor to any challenge. Our hearts go out to her family and Keith as we remember a wonderful Mathews lady.
Jeannie Haywood Dunston
June 18, 2010
Glenda and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She had a special place in my heart especially when I was small. She was a good friend of my Mom's and always greeted me with such compassion. She will be greatly missed. May God give you comfort and strength at this difficult time.
June 18, 2010
I have known MS. Judy and her family my whole life and I will miss her so. My thoughts and prayers go out to GLenda, Michael and family during this difficult time. She will be missed in so many ways but it comforts us all to know she is in a better place with our loved ones who have gone before. REst in peace MS. Judy untill we see you again.
Love to All
Cristy RAmsey
William Bridge
June 18, 2010
Good Bye Judy - May God be with you and with your family.
Judy and Glenn Palmer
June 18, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. We knew her through York Academy. She was a beautiful lady. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 18, 2010
Mike,Tammy & Rilee,Thinking of you at this time your mom was a real LADY and loved by many.Wayne & Marsha Healy West Point,Va.
Jim, Patsy & Mary French
June 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Judy's family during this difficult time. She was a very special lady and will be sadly missed in Mathews.
R.B. & Donna Haynes
June 17, 2010
Glenda and Michael,
We are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, I thought she was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless you and your family,
R.B. & Donna Haynes
Barbara Chapman
June 17, 2010
Michael,Glenda and families,
Thinking of you. Your Mom was a special lady and will be missed.
Patricia Berkeley
June 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God give you the strength you need in the days ahead.
Charlotte County Treasurer's Office
Beckie High
June 17, 2010
Dear Glenda and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that Ronnie and I can do please let us know.
With love,
Ronnie and Beckie High
June 17, 2010
Judy will be sorely missed by the Treasurers of Virginia. She was like a shining star in our midst --- always pleasant, always happy, always comforting. We will miss her over and over again. As I said to her more than one time, "Judy, Honey, you are one classy lady!" Our regards to Keith and the Family.
Phyllis & George Yancey, Orange County
Terry Grinnell-Hudgins
June 17, 2010
Glenda & Michael,
my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bring you much comfort in the days ahead.
With Sympathy,
Elaine Campbell
June 17, 2010
I was so sorry to learn of Judy's death. She was such a dear sweet lady. Always enjoyed visiting with her when I'd drop by the Treasurers Office on my visits back to the county. Never forget her and Mr. Glenn taking care of my Robyn when my daddy (Garland Hudgins) died and seeing her when my momma (Mary B. Hudgins) died.
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest sympathy.
Betsy Long
June 17, 2010
The world was a better place because Judy was here. She was such a special lady and such a great help to everyone. She and Anita Wilson took me under their wing when I attended my first Treasurer's conference. She was inspiring and wonderful. Remember the good times and hold them close and she will never be far away.
Anthony Busic
June 17, 2010
Glenda and Michael, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You will be in my prayers.
Barbara Carraway
June 17, 2010
Judy was a wonderful person and always fun to be around. I will miss seeing her at the annual conferences. Although she is in a better place, she will be missed by us all.
Sincere sympathy to the family. May your faith sustain you during this difficult time.
Eileen Ashberry Lemon
June 17, 2010
What a wonderful lady! She was always an inspiration to so many of us! My heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Barbara Hall
June 17, 2010
Although it seems a lifetime ago when we worked together at the telephone company, I still remember Judy fondly as such a kind and giving person, full of a zest for life and a great love for her family. My sincere condolences to her extended family and many friends.
Sue Lilly
June 17, 2010
Glenda, Michael and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Judy's death. We will all miss her. I was priviledged to have a nice visit with her in May and she enjoyed showing me pictures of her family. She dearly loved all of you. My sincere condolences,
Cindy Crump
June 17, 2010
My thoughs and prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks. May God's strength and love be with you.
John Goins
June 17, 2010
Sympathy is extended to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bland Co. Treasurer's Office
Erma Harris
June 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Fred Parker
June 17, 2010
Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said. Heaven will be a better place with Judy up there! She is so full of life. The epitome of a true Southern lady who was always full of life, wisdom and charm. She loved her God, her Family and her beloved Mathews County. She would flat out knock your block off, in one way or the other, if anyone even attempted to harm the ones she loved. I will always remember her wonderful laugh and she fact that she was always perfectly dressed, no matter the event. Lord, you take care of our friend. Eeveryone knows I need several Guardian Angels, so can you please assign Judy to this dumb ole county boy from Southwest Virginia. Judy....we love you and will miss you. I want to Thank Judy's family for letting us share Judy's life.
Respectively
fred parker
Al & Carolyn Carpenter
June 17, 2010
What an asset this wonderful lady was to our community, in both her public and private life, and what a genuine treasure to all who were fortunate enough to know her! We were so privileged to call her "friend". We extend our heartfelt sympathies to her family, while knowing that they rejoice in having had her so lovingly in their lives.
Stacy Hudgins
June 17, 2010
Dear Family,
Judy was such an wonderful woman! I am so sorry for your loss and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
June 17, 2010
To the Family of Judy Mae, We express our deepest Sympathy to all her loved ones, God needed a special Angel, and he chose Judy.
Our Love,
Jim and Betty Fernald
Gary Hudgins
June 17, 2010
I was honored and blessed to call this special lady my friend. She was funny, a great sense of humor, I will miss her laugh and smile. We shared many great talks and she was always so supportive of me.
She was a great Southern Lady, a real Steel Magnolia. Judy leaves an empty spot in this community as well as my heart. I Love You Judy & I will miss you. My heart goes out to the family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Hilling
June 17, 2010
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dean,Linda (Hall) & Tyler Hilling
Jeannie Bass
June 17, 2010
Glenda,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom.I know exactly what your going through.You and your family are in my prayers.If there's anything I can do please contact me. Take care.
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