Judith Ann Petty

Judith (Judy) Ann Petty, 90, Greentown, passed away March 9, 2024 at Century Villa Nursing home. She was born December 12, 1933 in Amboy IN. The oldest of 3 children to Thomas Dale and Ruby Kelsay (Kendall). She graduated from Converse High School in 1952. On November 26, 1960 she married Walter R. Petty.

Judy was a former instructor at Wright's beauty school. She was a hairdresser and homemaker. She won several awards for her hair designs. Walt and Judy spent their retirement years in North Port, Florida where she enjoyed hosting gatherings with friends and neighbors. Judy enjoyed shopping and decorating her home. She collected turtles. They returned to Kokomo in 2013, so she could enjoy spending more time with the great-grandchildren.

Judy is survived by daughter Dianna (Riggle) Wolfinger (Todd),Port Charlotte, FL; granddaughters, Amber Brantley (Kristopher), Harmony Cook (Matt) Kokomo, grandson Derrick Turner (Jessica King), Port Charlotte, FL; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Brantley, Justin Brantley, Marla Murray, and Kailin Cook; sister in law Sharon Kelsay, Little Rock AR, sister in-law Maria Kelsay. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Fred and Bruce Kelsay, and Husband Walter Petty.

Visitation will be 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Friday, March 15, 2024 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home 2097 West Alto Road Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com. Memorial contributions can be made to Guardian Angel Hospice in memory of Judith Ann Petty.