Birth date: Nov 29, 1943 Death date: Jul 21, 2017
Judith Abbot Creighton Rembert Judi, who lived a full and giving life, passed quietly at Haven Hospice early Friday morning, July 21, 2017. She was born in Gainesville on November 29, 1943. As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, Read Obituary
She was always smiling and always included everyone in everything. Such caring person. It was obvious how she adored Davis and the rest of her family. Judi and I often talked about having a cup of tea together. I regret that we never did.
You are terribly missed Judi.
I remember a trip up to the beautiful mountain top at the old Marboro house. Judi sang with me "The Sound of Music." As we cut up and a good time. She always made me feel so cared for, when she was the one who was so sick. I will miss that dear sweet lady. A beautiful angel is with Jesus.
When I was a child, I loved it when Aunt Judi (my mother's sister) would come by our house. She would show up at our door unannounced, on a day as stagnant as summer air, and she'd cannonball into our lives with a glorious metaphorical splash -- spraying us all with laughter and mischievous news for a few moments.
Aunt Judi never lingered long during her "pop-ins"; after all, she always had so many places to go and people to care for. But her brief little dives into our day always left me feeling refreshed. She was like a mermaid, flipping her tail merrily and stirring up my own torpor and boredom (the ever-present medium in which we '70s children lived). She always left before I wanted her to, and when she left, she didn't just walk away, she glided away, trailing a dreamy wake of giggles and the faintest scent of something fresh and powdered.
I adored Aunt Judi, adored the way hugging her was like being wrapped for a moment in silk. I can still hear her voice its tangy musicality, its magical fusion of authoritative opinions and magnolia-petal southern charm.
She spoke her mind, Aunt Judi did, and I admire her today for being willing to be authentic and true to herself. No wonder I loved her so as a child; to a shy, reserved little girl, she was the larger-than-life embodiment of a woman on the go and loving every minute of it (even the minutes exasperated her).
And Aunt Judi, your mark upon my soul is indelible. Knowing you all my life has enriched me forever, and the kind of sweetness with which you filled me up is now the sweetness I have to give to others in my life. Somehow I think you would have wanted it just that way.
Somehow, I suspect you knew it was exactly that way. Because you knew the world's best-kept secret: That love is not a finite resource; on the contrary, love in action creates more and more and more love.
All my love and appreciation, dear Aunt Judi. I will remember you always and pay forward all of the love you showed me (with interest).
Mary B.
Beautiful and courageous, These words describe our beloved former neighbor and dear friend. Our prayers go out to the entire family.
Love to you all,
Ron & Billie Mauldin
