Judy Ann Burgess (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Judy Ann Burgess, daughter of Lowell Howard and Goldie Mae Proctor Murrell, was born March 30, 1948, near Drynob, Missouri. She departed this life Thursday, January 19, 2012, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-three years, nine months, and nineteen days.
On June 10, 1988, she was united in marriage to Teddy Ben Burgess, and they shared the last twenty-three years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jim and Junior Murrell; and a sister, Shirley Murrell.
Judy is survived by her husband, Teddy, of the home; a daughter, Donna Helton, of the State of Nebraska; four sons, Randy Crall, and his wife, Debbie, of Sleeper, Missouri, Eddie Luttrell, and his wife, Brenda, Brad Burgess, and his wife, Kim, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Scott Burgess, and his wife, Sue, of Springfield, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Wilma Alvis, of Mack’s Creek, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was raised in the Lebanon and Camdenton areas, and attended Linn Creek Schools. She then made her home in the Lebanon area and lovingly raised her children. In addition to being a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, Judy also worked at a Best Western Motel and at the Dollar General Store.
Judy had professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Sleeper Pentecostal Church.
In her spare time she enjoyed caring for her home, and particularly doing unusual painting techniques such as antiquing the walls, and rearranging the furniture. She liked to shop and enjoyed planting flowers. She was very fond of a good cup of coffee. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them throughout the years.
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