Judith A. "Judy" Dunsmore

ELKHART - Judith Ann “Judy” Dunsmore, 77, of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on  Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at 11:16 pm. Judy passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side following an extended illness.

The eleventh child of 13 brothers and sisters, Judy was born in Muncie on Feb. 24, 1941 to the late John and Ruth (Watson) McKillip.

Surviving are her children Jerry (Dwayne Grisham) Dunsmore, Shari (Tony) Upchurch, Joe (Robin) Dunsmore, Annitta (Mark) Jackson and Jason (Amy) Dunsmore; 11 grandchildren; Ashley (Edward) Booker, Amber (David) Delgado, Brian (Laurie) Jackson, Cameron Jackson, Whitney (Austin DeBlock) Dunn, Grace Dunsmore, Crystal (Mike) Hellman, Blaze Jackson, Jackson Davis, Wyatt Dunsmore, Weston Dunsmore and 9 great grandchildren; Kadin Jones, Rayah Nolan, Brytin DeBlock, Rarity Peach Hellman, Josephine Jackson, Evelyn Jackson, Charlotte Jackson, Ali Delgado and Zerick Delgado. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Tylor Lamb.

Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart will host a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 at 11:30 am, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. The family has invited those in attendance to share humorous stories and memories of Judy. Burial will follow the celebration at Olive West Cemetery in Elkhart.

Judy worked many years in the kitchen at Elkhart’s Red Lobster Restaurant, but most will remember her for her sassy and witty demeanor that would lighten up an entire room. She had an amazing sense of humor because, to Judy, to live was to laugh, and she accepted nothing less out of life. She was also strong willed and devout, and considered her children and grandchildren to be her greatest blessings. She loved gardening and spending time with family.

Donations may be given to the Cancer Resources for Elkhart County or to the Jimtown High School Band Fund, c/o Baugo Community Schools in Honor of Tylor Lamb.

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