Judith McInerney

Judith McInerney was born on June 1, 1945, and passed away on Oct. 17, 2025, at age 80. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and at an early age the family moved to Metropolis, Illinois, where she grew up until college. Judy always loved writing, and at age eight she was published in the local paper and consequently was invited to write a daily column, which she continued writing through high school.

Judy earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Marquette University. The summer between her junior and senior year, the local newspaper asked if she would write an article about the history of the local people. This was one of her most cherished memories. She did not write an article - she wrote 19 complete sections, which needed to be reprinted three times because it sold out each time. She loved all of the wonderful people who let her pore over their family histories in their attics.

Judy met her husband of 58 years at Marquette University. They had four children, 18 grandchildren and five-and-a-half great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Through her life of raising children, she also published five young adult novels, one of which was published internationally. She was also the CEO of the family commercial construction business.

Judy was a member of Richland County Club for 25 years and really enjoyed the social aspect of golf with her girlfriends, during the time she could play. She also loved to cruise and saw a big part of our world.

The family will host a reception to celebrate the life of Judy from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Richland Country Club, 1 Club Drive, Nashville, Tennessee.

Judy had so many wonderful friends that, unfortunately, she will miss, but will always watch over all of them from heaven.

An online guestbook is available at AustinFuneralService.com 615-377-0775.