Judy Daugherty

Judith "Judy" Daugherty (nee Newbury), 59 of Columbus, MS passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 while vacationing in Custer, South Dakota.

Visitation will be Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5-6 pm at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. A memorial service will follow at 6 pm with Bro. Tommy Gillon officiating.

Judy was born September 16, 1953 in Waukegan, IL to Ernest Newbury and Naomi Elizabeth "Beth" Trolin. She worked in the medical device manufacturing field her entire 39 year career most recently at Microtek Medical in Columbus. Judy had a kind and giving nature, always taking care of those around her. She was an avid reader who shared her love of reading with both her mother and daughter. Judy also had an unending passion for animals and could not turn away any animal in need. She loved her grandchildren and fellowship with her many friends.

Judy is survived by her husband of 12 years, David Daugherty, Columbus, MS; daughter- Lisa (Wally) Seil, Wadsworth, IL; stepson- Keith (Christy) Daugherty, Colorado Springs, CO; step-daughter- Rebecca Daugherty, Aspers, PA; grandchildren- Jacob, Caleigh, Joshua, Maci and Melia Daughtery all of Colorado Springs, CO; sister-in-law- Bobbie Jean Newbury; nieces- Dawn Newbury and Traci Sasko; brother-in-law-Mike (Barb) Daugherty, Mineral Point, WI. She also leaves behind her beloved pet menagerie; Tink, Baby, Lucky, Chester, Mama, Tude, Jack, Bob, Sandy, Ringo and Chirp. She is preceded in death by her father Ernest in 1962, mother Naomi "Beth" in 1997, brother William in 2004 and brother Michael in 2005.

Memorials may be made to Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society, P.O. Box 85, Columbus, MS 39703 or Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703.

"We shall see you again, with the eyes of our hearts."