Ernestine E. Judy

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Ernestine E. Judy, age 95, of Bainbridge, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.

Born March 23, 1917 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Lane) Steele.

She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School. She was also a graduate of Central Normal College.

She married Clinton F. Judy, and he preceded her in death in 2006, after 71 years of marriage.

Ernestine had owned and operated her beauty shop in Bainbridge for several years.

She was a member of the Bainbridge Christian Church, Order of Eastern Star and the Bainbridge Home Extension Club.

Survivors include her son, Richard Judy and wife, Teri of Ladoga; her daughter, Patricia Pardue of Bainbridge; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; her parents; a sister, Tressie Scherschel; and a twin brother, Earnest Steele.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Pastor David Keesee officiating.

Interment will follow at the Brick Chapel Cemetery, Greencastle.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. Sunday until time of service at the funeral home.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family c/o www.BittlesandHurt.com.