Judith Maxine Brady

2021.

She was born to Clifford and Margratha (Winkleman) Short on August 3, 1941 in Bloomington, Illinois.

Judith is survived by her children: Lynette (Jim) Mcleland, Cheryl (Rob) Hutson, Janie (Terry) Butler-

Meredith, Thomas (Sarah) Butler II, Jerry (Jenny) Butler, Mary Ann Brady-Kitchens ; 18 grandchildren:

Chandra (Victor) Champagne, James (Amy Haren) McCleland, Tyler (Emily) Simmons, Justin (Ashleigh)

Simmons, Danielle (Scott) Lovett, Brittany (Jake) Gonsalves, Thomas (Katie) Butler III, Brandon (Sarah)

Butler, Kaleigh (Cody) Menken, Alyssa (Andrew Prokop) Butler, Matthew (Haley King) Butler, and Addison Butler, Aaron (Kaylee Curry) Kitchens, Mariah (Konnor Hull) Kitchens, Kyle (Aubrey Dougherty) Kitchens, Shania (Kyle Herron) Brady, Amber and Kaitlyn Kitchens; 23 great-grandchildren: Taylor Imhoff (Jorge Negron), Anthony Sturgill, Riley (Demetrius White) McCleland, Skyler and Elyse McCleland, Kiara, Daivon and Trinity Simmons, Ashton, Olyvia and Preston Simmons, Jarrin, Jaylee, and Jackson Lovett, Ella Gonsalves,Riley, Bailey and Kinley Butler, Addison Banister, Kaeden and Zoey Menken, Lyla Kitchens, Greyson Herron; 1 great great grandchild: Royalty White; and her youngest sister Donna Fojtik.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters: Carlene (Truman) Filmore, Marilyn (LeRoy) Gore, and

Beverly (Bob) Puckett, and her husbands Thomas Butler and Thomas Brady.

Judy was a loving wife, a fantastic mother and a great sister to the end. She found herself raising kids

throughout her whole adult life. She loved spending time with family and friends. The last 2 years she

was incredibly strong and positive throughout her battle with breast cancer. Judy found great joy in

taking care of her grandkids and always put them first. She persevered through many challenges in her

life but always kept fighting to the end. Her faith in God was strong and secured her final resting place!

The family would like to especially thank Dr. Kumar, Robin Schertz APRN and his entire staff for providing

such great care. They also would like to acknowledge Judy’s very special friend Maria Yap.

A public visitation will be held on Tuesday May 25, 2021 at East Lawn Funeral Home, 1102 Airport Road

from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Funeral service to follow. Entombment will take place at Park Hill Cemetery, 1105

South Morris Avenue after the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Cancer Care Foundation.