Judy Dianne Lacy, 83, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home. A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.
Judy Dianne Lacy was born November 15, 1942, to Albert Joe "Bud" Jilek and Henrietta Bell "Hank" (Martin) Jilek in Crystal Lake, Iowa. She was proud of her Crystal Lake roots and often reminisced about growing up near the lake, especially the beautiful scenery and the large catfish caught there. Judy attended high school in Adrian, Missouri, until her senior year, when her family moved to Rich Hill, where she graduated. Though she was saddened to leave Adrian, she eventually returned to the area and made her home west of town.
Judy married Bryan H. "Red" Lacy Jr. on May 16, 1966, in Harrisonville, Missouri, and they were blessed with two sons, Nathan and Jeff. She was a longtime bus driver for the Adrian School District and took great pride in caring for the children she transported. Judy loved horses, whether riding them in her younger years or taking care of her horses, especially Buttermilk. She had a gift for tending her vegetable and flower gardens. She also enjoyed bowling and, later in life, visiting the casino. After her years as a school bus driver, Judy continued working at Russ and Jeff's wedding venue, A Secret Garden.
Judy Dianne Lacy is preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Pete Jilek, Larry Jilek, Jeanette Woodall. She is survived by her husband, Bryan "Red" Lacy Jr.; sons: Nathan Lacy and Jeff Lacy, and his husband, Russ Lawrence; and nephews and nieces.
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