She was born April 20, 1943 to William and Virginia (Mercer) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Burgett, one step-daughter, Jeri Lyn Smith, and two brothers: William and Nicholas Johnson.
Survivors include two sons: Mike Richmond of Brimfield and Mark (Angela Bays) Richmond of Williamsfield, one step-son, Donald (Rosa) Burgett of Mossville, one step-daughter, Rhonda (Bryson) Crabtree of Brimfield, six grandchildren: Don Burgett Jr., Myraida Melendez, Carla Burgett, Julia Crabtree, Bryson Crabtree, Jaela (Steve Begner) Richmond and Josh Richmond both of Brimfield, two great-grandchildren: Lane Begner and Brantley Richmond, one sister, Barbara (Bob) Hagemeier of Germantown Hills, and one brother, Doug Johnson of Peoria Heights. She is also is survived by two nephews: Andrew (Gretchen) Johnson of Carbondale, Owen Johnson of Peoria, two nieces: Kirsten (Michael) Schaub of Morton, Erika Roiger of East Peoria, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Judy worked briefly for the Peoria Post Office as a mail clerk. Her favorite hobbies included reading, cooking, cross-stitch, internetting (because who doesn't), and puzzles of all kinds. She enjoyed things both old and new. She was just as happy tuning in to old radio shows or A Prairie Home Companion as she was listening to newer music and sharing her finds, sometimes leading to cross country trips to see lesser known but extremely talented musicians. Similarly, she had an unusul admiration for both old Victorian homes and tiny houses. She loved spending time with family, whether it be a holiday or going together to a play or musical. She also liked to shop, sometimes a little too much. And, although technically it doesn't count, her impulse buys and bargains will find their way to someone that needs them. In this and many, many other ways, among the other minor imperfections we all have, she was giving to a fault. She always tried to impart words of wisdom, and she could never understand how people, who know so little in the grand scheme of things, could be so sure there wasn't a God. In life she was deeply loved, and in her passing she will be deeply missed.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no public services. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St Jude Midwest Affiliate.
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