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Judith Thurston Obituary

Judith "Judy" Ann Thurston Athens Judith "Judy" Ann Thurston, 75 of Athens, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek with her loving family by her side. Judy was born March 12, 1937 in Battle Creek, MI. She was raised by her grandparents Harry and Hazel Fall. Judy was a 1955 graduate of Athens High School. She was life member and past president of the Athens V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 5319. She retired from TH Plastics in Mendon and drove a school bus for Athens. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, decorating for the holidays and camping with her children and grandkids. Judy had many friends and was known to many as "Grandma" and enjoyed working part time at her daughter's restaurant The Copper Kettle. Judy is survived by her son Bob (Melissa) Conant of Athens, daughters Teri (Jeff) Gould of Burr Oak and Sherry (Jeff) Hanson of Athens; grandchildren Derek, Lance, Logan, Tanner and Landon; sister Darlene (Bob) Brubaker of Marshall; and a very special baby "Pepper Dog". Preceding her in death was her brother Gary Pomeroy; her grandparents; and her partner of 30 years Lee Vaughan. Visitation Friday, February 1, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2nd at Spencer's. Memorial donations may be given to the Athens Area Community Foundation. Burial Mather Cemetery, Leroy Township. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 31, 2013.
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So sorry to hear of her passing, Me and my family shared many special times with one another, some I will never forget. I know that my uncle loved her very much, She will be missed by many. My heart goes out to the family, I know her kids were her life. xo
Lisa & Marlene Vaughan

Lisa Vaughan

February 9, 2013

Bob..my sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Marlyn Castner

February 3, 2013

sorry for your loss.sending my reguards to all of you.i know it is hard.she was a wonderful lady she will be missed.uplifting yall up in prayers.

rhonda miller

February 2, 2013

To Judy's family my heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother--she was a very dear person to me and I loved to visit with her at the restaurant and hold memories of when a few of us girls went out for dinner together. She will be missed by many.

Nona Thompson

February 2, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was a wonderful lady. I respected her. She will be deeply missed. Once again sorry for your loss ,my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you all.

Lisa Hockaday

February 1, 2013

We will miss her greatly.your Mom had a special place in our hearts. We are so sorry for your loss.

The Ben Smith family

January 31, 2013

Sorry to hear about Judy my prayers and thoughts go out to the family may she R.I.P. she will be greatly missed by all

debi snyder

January 31, 2013

Sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace!

Andy Askler

January 31, 2013

Judy was always a fun person to be around her smileing face will be missed

January 31, 2013

Judy was one of God's helping hands, always pleasant and smiling. She will surely be missed.

Fred & Lynne Haack

January 31, 2013

Saying good bye for now to a wonderful woman with a heart of gold. My deepest sympathy to Sherry, Terry, Bob and families.

Dee

January 31, 2013

Goodbye, classmate. We have parted too soon.

Neisha

January 31, 2013

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