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Judy Church Obituary

Judy (Perkins) Church Williamston Judy (Perkins) Church, 58, passed away Tuesday June 15, at her home under the loving care of her family. In her 40 years as a child care provider, she loved and cared for many children. She is survived by husband, Jeff Church, children Jamie (Jim) Smith, Justin (Angie) Church, Jermyn Church and Jodi Church, 9 grandchildren; Joshua, Jacob, Jordan, Jaron, Julia, Jonah, Owen, Olivia, and Caleb, her father Charles Perkins, sister Linda Hakl, nephew Bryan Hakl. She was predeceased by her mother Mary Perkins, brothers David and Dale and sister Denise. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Thursday June 17 from 6-8 p.m. and memorial service Friday June 18 at 11:00 a.m. with both being held at the West Locke Wesleyan Church located at 2652 Haslett Rd. Williamston, MI 48895. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Church family. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Jun. 17 to Jun. 20, 2010.

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Kathy LaRue

June 17, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. What a bright light she was! And what a ray of sunshine she will continue to be. You are all in my prayers.

Lori Webb

June 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Judy was a fantastic mother, sister, wife, daughter, friend, daycare provider, and community supporter. We were blessed to be a part of your family through the daycare, and will never forget Judy's excellent care for our children. Thanks for sharing her with us. Our lives have been touched by her and by all of you. The Webb Family

Nicki Lycos

June 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We've known Judy most of our lives and she was such an awesome person. Many many prayers headed your way.....

Lynn VanDenBerghe

June 17, 2010

Judy was a truly remarkable woman! Our family is very blessed to have known her and her family. Thank you, Judy, for your love, patience, long suffering, gentleness, kindness. It has meant so much to all of us. You will be greatly missed.

Richard and Lynn VanDenBerghe

John Travis

June 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. You have our sympathy and support in what is obviously a very difficult time.

Dave & Sandy Metzger

June 17, 2010

Our Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time. Judy was always a cheerful person, but her attitude these past months as she battled this has been an inspiration to all who knew her.

Michael Mitchell

June 17, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and comfort to you all.

Teri Terry

June 17, 2010

To Judy's family, thank you for sharing your mom with the community of Williamston. She was a wonderful lady with a beautiful smile and she raised a terrific family. We will all miss her and her giving ways. May she be the angel that watches over all of you!!

June 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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