Judy Brickey

I am Judy's fourth-born, third oldest living child. Without question, my mother was the strongest person I ever met. She raised her six children on grit and grace. She gave what she could to several neighborhood kids and opened her home to a couple of our friends. She loved her grandchildren so much and helped raise all of them at time or another. She always gave what she could and found a way when she herself couldn't give. I know she did the best that she could with the circumstances that...

Judy was my cousin and we grew up a quarter of a mile from each other. I can remember so many good times when we were able to get together to play and explore the countryside. Our lives pass us by pretty fast and there are always things we wish we had done or said. I know I wish we had kept more in touch with each other. Rest easy, Judy.

Judy was my "Boss" many years ago at Critical Care America. It was the height of the Aids epidemic and the majority of our patients were suffering with this horrific disease. Judy treated our patients with empathy, compassion and respect when so many other health professionals were frightened or just didn't understand the aspects of those afflicted. She was one of the most caring nurses I have ever had the pleasure of working with or for. I learned so much from her...not just nursing skills,...

Judy was my oldest sister, and I always looked up to her and wanted to be just like her. . .I will miss her terribly, even though I hadn't been able to talk to her for the past few years. . .remember to tell your family you love them, because none of us is promised tomorrow. . .

I had the honor of working with Judy in long term care for several years. She truly was the IV Queen and will be missed.