Judith Louise (Sumner) Mowery

Judith Louise (Sumner) Mowery, 85, of Mooresville, went to be with her Lord on August 24, 2024, at Aspen Trace in Greenwood. She was born in Indianapolis on March 15, 1939, to the late Harold and Rose (Bowden) Sumner. Judy graduated from George Washington High School in 1957 and later that year married Marshall Mowery on October 5th. She was employed with the Health and Hospital of Indianapolis for 10 years as an accountant and retired from PSI after 20 years. 

Judy was a Mooresville First United Methodist Church member for 45 years and enjoyed being part of the Quilting and Book Clubs, singing in the choir, and going on mission trips. Her strong faith was evident in the way she cared for others. Judy was also a member of the Optimist Club in Mooresville for several years. She loved the outdoors, especially visiting the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg and the beach in Destin. Judy enjoyed working on puzzles and taking photographs. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. 

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Mowery; and two sisters, Anna Paul and Jeanine Eggers. 

Survivors include her sons, Marshall Mowery (wife, Mary), Allen Mowery (wife, Kathy), Jeff Mowery (wife, Dana); daughter, Pamela McClain (husband, Gig); brother, Harold Sumner (wife, Robin); grandchildren, Jordan Mowery, Andrew Mowery, Abbie Runyon (husband, Jake), Sara Huhn (husband, Casey), Zach Potter, Gregg Rosenbaum (wife, Katie), Christopher Mowery (wife, Christine), Katie Mowery, Lillian Arterburn (husband, Dan), Marsha McClain, John McClain, Trish Jordan, Dorothy Shephard (husband, Justin), Barbara Boyd (husband, Lee), Josh Carrigg (wife, Angela), Jeremy Carrigg (wife, Hana); great-grandchildren, Justice, Tristan, Elijah, Destiny, Emma, Cullen, Jessica, Riley, Duncan, Alexander, Tilly, Jackson, Anders, and one on the way; as well as several other extended family members. 

Judy’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Mooresville First United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, with Rev. Dr. Amber Karkosky-Litten officiating. Judy will be laid to rest alongside her late husband, Marshall, in Nebo Memorial Park following the service. 

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