Judith Kay Perry
Judy Perry
Judith Kay Perry, 78, of Libby went to be with her Savior on March 18, 2018. She was born Jan. 15, 1940 in Cut Bank to Adolph and Daisy Lee Hoff. She graduated high school in 1958, then went on to attend Columbus Nursing School in Great Falls for two years.
She married Donald E. Perry on Jan. 16, 1960 in Cut Bank, where they raised four children. There she opened the Sew ‘N Sew Fabric Store with long-time friend Audrey Burton. In 1979, the family moved to Libby, where she was employed first at Jay Lee’s Fabrics, then later as a book keeper for Jenkins Motors. In 1985 she began work at the Lincoln County Courthouse in the DMV, and later moved to a position in the Treasurer’s Office, retiring after 17 years in 2002.
Judy and Don ventured on frequent Caribbean vacations as well as trips to Mexico, Arizona and Hawaii. She was an avid gardener, animal lover, quilter and enjoyed sewing for family and friends. She also enjoyed 30 years of square and round dancing with her husband Don.
Judy was one of the founding members of the Libby Chapter of P.E.O. and also enjoyed volunteer work with the local Hospital Auxiliary and the Libby Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Karen Ballard.
Judy is survived by her husband Don; daughter Crystal Ferguson (Jon); and sons Keven, Curtis and Kent (Todd); her three grandchildren — Cole Paulsen, Caitlyn Perry and Jon Ferguson, Jr.; and her extended family — Lori Flescher, Kim Dykman, Zenda Winterburn, Griffith Ballard, Judy Smith (Chris), Cathy Lauenstein (Gunnar) and Peggy Erickson (Reid).
A Memorial Service celebrating Judy’s life will be held at the Libby Christian Church on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11 a.m., with a fellowship to follow. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories mat be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the following address to be applied for college scholarships: P.E.O., Chapter B.J., P.O. Box 915, Libby, MT, 59923.