Judy J. Clifford, 79, of Churubusco passed away on September 7, 2024, at her home.
She was born on August 21, 1945, in Wolf Lake, to the late Leonard and H. Naomi (Gordon) Frazier. She spent her formative years in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School.
Judy, a lifelong resident of Indiana, was a cherished member of the community and a faithful servant at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lake Township, where she married her beloved husband, Joe Clifford, on November 10, 1963. She was an admired custodian at Northwest Allen County School for over 20 years, after retiring from Supermarket Services where she served for 18 years. Judy had a passion for traveling to tractor shows and was an active member of the Minneapolis Moline Tractor Collectors Club.
Judy is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 61 years, Joe Clifford, and their sons, Michael (Stepheni) Clifford and Brian Clifford; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Frazier.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco Chapel, with calling one hour prior to the service.
The family will also receive family and friends at the funeral home on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.
Judy will be laid to rest at Eel River Cemetery, Churubusco.
Memorials may be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home has been entrusted with these arrangements.