Photo courtesy of Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester
Gloucester, Virginia
Jan 11, 1946 – Dec 17, 2024
Judith (Judy) Ann Kossler, 78, of Gloucester, passed away on December 17, 2024 peacefully at home.
Judy was born on January 11, 1946 to Edward and Mary Cater in Beaver, Pennsylvania.
In 1975 she married William (Bill) Kossler and went on to have 2 children, Mary and Cindy. They moved to Virginia in 1984 and Judy completed a certificate program at Rappahannock Community College as a paraprofessional. She loved working with kids and did so for over 30 years at Botetourt Elementary as a Teacher’s Assistant as well as Gloucester Learning Center. She often encountered previous students in the community which brought her great joy and many cherished memories.
After retirement she and Bill kept busy travelling and spending time with their beloved grandchildren. They were active members of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxillary and participated in numerous community service events.
Judy was always surrounded by a large group of long time friends. They often shared meals and played Bingo. These ladies were such a significant part of Judy's “life-well-lived.”
Judith was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Kossler; brother, Charles Cater; grandson, Landen Brownley and parents Mary and Edward Cater. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Dorsey (Dean) and Cindy Brownley (Larry); brother Richard Cater (Karen); and grandchildren Noah Dorsey, Brendan Brownley, Aubree Dorsey and Colleen Brownley.
Many thanks to the loving care provided by Sanders Assisted Living and Heron Cove 2 for the past 2.5 years. Your work didn’t go unnoticed and provided mom with joy and new friends in her final years. Additionally, we would like to thank Walter Reed Hospice for the care and support they provided in her final weeks of life.
The family will receive friends at Andrews Funeral Home on Thursday, December 19th from 4 pm to 5 pm with a service to follow. Light refreshments after the service at a location to be announced.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Alzheimers Association or the Gloucester Matthew's Humane Society.
Read MoreRest on high sweet Ms Judy. You touched so many people that you probably were not aware of.
I thank you for being so kind when I was a new mom to the Daycare world. You made my first day of dropping my girls off easier. They are 26 an 29 now and do not recall that day. But I will never forgot how you made me feel.
GOD Bless you Cindy & Mary, an your families.
Kim Rowan
December 19, 2024 | Hayes, VA
Mrs. Kossler was always so sweet & kind to me! She always was so welcoming with her beautiful smile! Her love for Mr. Kossler, Mary, & Cindy was always apparent. Heaven absolutely gain an angel!
Kimberly(Thomas) Moreno
December 18, 2024 | Gilbert, AZ | Acquaintance
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Judy was such a kind thoughtful person and will be missed.
Carrie & Sean Sabo
December 18, 2024 | Coraopolis, PA | Family
I am sorry we were not able to make the trip! But just know we are thinking of you!!
Sue &Ed Petri
December 18, 2024 | Beaver Falls, PA | Family
Judy was such a a lovely woman! I didn't get to see her often but I will cherish the memories of the times we spent together! God speed!
Susan Dorsey
December 18, 2024 | Medina | Family
Judy was the first person I met when I moved to Gloucester.We had many good times together.
Lenora Binkley
December 18, 2024 | Gloucester, VA | Friend
I am so sorry for your families loss. Judy was one of a kind and one of the best friends to my granny Betty Brown. They did so much together and Judy was always willing to jump in and go places. Praying for yall!!
Ryleigh Brown
December 18, 2024 | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. She was a lovely person! She will be missed
sandra patterson
December 17, 2024 | Satellite Bch
Sending love and prayers to Mrs. Kossler's family and friends. Mary, Dean, Aubree and Noah, keeping you all close to my heart.
Mandy Kellum
December 17, 2024 | Hayes, VA | Friend