Judy was born on March 13, 1954, to June (Pettibon) and George Gilman, in Nevada, MO, where she spent most of her life. She later became a stay-at-home mom. She spent many years of her life caring and loving for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very devoted to her family.
In 1981, Judy and her daughter, Amy, met Dan while he was in town for a work assignment. They were married in 1981 and later welcomed two daughters, Miranda and Ashley. Judy loved spending time at the casinos, thrifting and going to garage sales. She was obsessed with all things Christmas. She had a minimum of three trees up every year, and she loved to shower her family with gifts. She also had a green thumb and enjoyed taking care of her plants.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Dan, her parents, George and June, sister, Connie, brothers, Don and Doug. She is survived by daughters, Amy, Miranda and Ashley, sister, Janie, brothers, David and Darryl, grandchildren, Thomas (sp Amber), Lauren (sp Ryan), Austin, Andrew, Ava, Eliza, Braxton (sp Cayden), Aricka, George (gf Grace), and great-grandchildren, Charlie, Clarence, Scarlett and Beckett.
We will miss her always and forever.
Services will be held at Ferry Funeral Home on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
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