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Nancy Judkins Obituary
Nancy Carol (Graf) Judkins, 78, of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her home.
Memorial donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127 or Caring Circle of Corewell Health Lakeland, St. Joseph, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Nancy was born on March 20, 1945, to Gilbert and Vira (Zimmerman) Graf in South Bend, Ind.
She graduated from South Bend Adams in 1963 and continued her education to receive her bachelors of education from Indiana State University. Nancy was a kindergarten teacher in the Coloma Lutheran Schools.
She met and married Joseph Judkins in South Bend on Jan. 28, 1967; they celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Nancy loved spending time with her family whether watching her children or grandchildren in sporting events, providing her famous "Pizzelle" cookies for all of their events, everyone looked forward to trips to the cottage to enjoy the boat and jet skiing with family and friends. Nancy could be found sitting on the dock with a good book, watching her grandkids enjoying the cottage.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Joe Judkins; daughter, Julie Ann (Tom) Moneta, son, Tim (Alyssa) Judkins, grandchildren: T.J. Moneta, Alex Moneta, Christopher Judkins; great-grandchildren: Myles Moneta, Cameron Moneta; and a sister, Jeanette Foot.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Gilbert and Vira Graf, and her sister, Joanne Downer.
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Edwin and Carolyn Rath
May 24, 2023
Tim and Alyssa,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother, I met her a couple of times when you lived in Baroda.
Lonnie (Black) New
May 20, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. She and I lived by each other in River Park and of course friends and luncheon pals. She will be missed by classmates. God Bless her and all of you.
Gary Whitt
May 18, 2023
Tim and family,
I just saw your mother's obituary. I am truly sorry for your loss. It is a loss that never can never get over, but time does help. I am sure you will have loving memories. Again, my sincere sympathy.
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