Judy Kay Smith

Judy Smith, 73, of Lucerne, MO, passed away at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, MO, on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She had been a resident there for about a year.

Judy Kay Smith was born in Marshalltown, IA, on April 17, 1945, the daughter of Leo Jack and Thelma Ardelle (Rankin) Gauch, who preceded her in death. She was reared in Baxter, IA, and graduated from Baxter High School. She married Joseph Brown and three children were born to this union: James, Janet, and Jill. Judy resided in Melbourne, IA, during her married life and was a homemaker and mother to her children. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and was also a prolific quilter. After her marriage she eventually moved to a wooded setting outside of Lucerne, MO. She married Max Smith who preceded her in death on July 8, 2008. She and Max enjoyed feeding the birds and watching the wildlife from their cabin. Judy had an outgoing and lively personality and she never met a stranger. She had a lovable, ornery streak and was always quite spunky, which helped her in her battle with cancer.

Judy is survived by her three children: James (Stephanie) Brown of Marshalltown, IA, Janet (Lee) Weers) of Pella, IA, and Jill Brown of the state of Missouri,. Her grandchildren are Michael Brown, Daniel Brown, T. J. Ridge, Kathreyn Rouw, Alexandrea Weers, and Rebekkah Weers. Judy’s great grandchildren are Kadin Ryals, Gentry Rouw, and Ember Clark. Judy is also survived by her brother, Charles (Linda) Gauch of Newton, IA.

In addition to her parents and Max, Judy was preceded in death by a brother, Max Gauch, and two sisters, Linda Gauch and Nora Mae Mackerman, as well as a granddaughter, Felicia Schreyer.

Graveside services for Judy Smith will be at the Union Grove Cemetery in Lucerne, MO, at 9:00 am, Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Interment will be at the Union Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Union Grove Cemetery and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.