Judy Diamond's Obituary
Judy Diamond, loving wife and mother and a wonderful friend to so very many, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by her loving family. She was 55. Judy had survived ovarian cancer for just over two years. Born Judy Rae Smith on February 23, 1954, in Effingham, IL, to Loren P. Smith and Lela M. (Chapman) Smith of Casey, IL, she was married to Ronald L. Diamond for 23 years and has a daughter Erin who is a freshman at Indiana University. She is survived by her parents, husband and daughter, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, C.O. Smith and Dott (McFarland) Smith of Casey and Ray Chapman and Pauline (Townsend) Chapman of Hazel Dell, her uncle Norval Chapman of Charleston, and her beloved giant Airedale dog, Tanner. Judy graduated from Casey High School in 1972. She went on to Illinois State University and graduated in 1976, with a degree in home economics. Following graduation from ISU, she joined the Illinois Extension Service and served Lawrence County Illinois as the Extension Home Economist for 10 years. She held numerous positions over the years since then, making wonderful life-long friends along the way. Her last position was Stock Broker for Charles Schwab & Company. She volunteered her time for various organizations and causes, but most of all Judy loved to be with family and friends and especially enjoyed catching up on what was going on in their lives, happenings in the neighborhood, her community and around the world. She was a great conversationalist and made everyone feel so comfortable to be with her, even in her last days. Funeral services are scheduled in Fishers, IN and Casey, IL. In Fishers, funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (EDT), at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home, 12010 Allisonville Road. Pastor Carolyn Reed will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday, March 11, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT) at the funeral home. In Casey, visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CDT), Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Markwell and Son Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled the following morning at 10:30 a.m. (CDT), on Friday, March 13, 2009, at the funeral home. Pastor Richard Emrich will officiate. Graveside services will immediately follow at the Hazel Dell Church of God Cemetery in Hazel Dell, IL. Contributions in Judy's memory may be made to Canary Foundation, PO Box 54146, San Jose, CA 95154 or online at www.canaryfoundation.org. Canary Foundation is solely focused on early detection of cancer, when it is most curable. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, March 12, 2009 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, March 13, 2009 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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