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Streator Times Press
Judy Painter 1942--2010
NORMAL — Judy Painter, 68, of Normal, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at her home.
Her memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at First United Methodist Church, Normal, with the Rev. John McIntosh officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Riverview Cemetery in Streator. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the America Cancer Society Relay For Life "Painter's Posse" team, Advocate BroMenn Hospice or First United Methodist Church, Normal.
Judy was born Nov. 4, 1942, in Streator, the daughter of George and Dessie (Haycox) McMillin. She married David W. Painter on March 13, 1960, in Streator. He died Jan. 9, 2003.
She is survived by one daughter, Carla Painter, Normal; three sons, Mark (Teresa) Painter, Bloomington, Craig Painter, Normal, and Daniel Painter, Bloomington; four grandchildren, Holli, Matt and Kyle Painter and Tara (Matt) Frank; four great-grandsons, Caden, Jameson, Mason and Jackson; one brother, James (Vicky) McMillin, Stockton, Calif.; and three sisters, Beverly (Anthony) Cravatta, Washington, and Joann and Nancy McMillin, both of Streator.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Roberta Casey.
Judy graduated from Streator Township High School in 1960 and was a retired occupational therapist from Unit 5 School District in Normal. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Normal, and was active in the church.
She volunteered for the Centre for Performing Arts in Bloomington, enjoyed gardening and travel. Judy was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved and cared for her family.
Her family would like to express a special thank you to all those who helped Judy during her illness including the physicians, nurses and all the staff at the Community Cancer Center, Advocate BroMenn Hospice, The Guardian Angels and Touching Lives.
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Mary Javorsky (Williams)
My precious friend, how I miss you. Your memory will forever be etched in my memory. I think of you each day, but know you are with our Heavenly Father, and Dave. If you had the choice to come back,,,,,,,,,,,,,I know you would stay right where you are.
Love you
Mary
Sharon Kear (Hostetler)
Judy, I miss you so much. We had so much fun on our get togethers and trips to California. I will always remember you sitting at Mary's kitchen table trying to tell a story. You would be laughing so hard none of us could understand what you were trying to say. It didn't matter. You had us lauging harder than you were. It didn't matter what the story was. I still smile when ever I think of you. I know you and Dave must be enjoying being together again. Your friends miss you, and I am sure Remi does too.
Dianna Myers (Denny)
Judy...I think of you so often, does not seem like it is almost two years since you left us. Thank you for getting us together back in 2008, we still continue to enjoy the gift of laughter often. We still share all the silly stories of highschool and after.