Judy C. Taylor

Judy Carol Taylor (nee Grace) was born on April 22nd,1940, in the small mining community of Kettle Island, Kentucky to Lena Grace (nee Elliot) and Malcom Grace. She went to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, while residing at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Judy is survived by her son, Tim Hendrickson (Barbara) of Midland, daughters, Elena (Bob) Olson of Boyne Falls, Sherry Murray (Mike) and son, Michael Perkins (Ceciella Cage). Judy's memory continues with her 14 grandchildren, Darren Midyett, Bethanie Midyett, Ashley Midyett, Tristan Midyett, Devon Hendrickson, Miranda Hendrickson, Vanessa Lavdar, Jackie-Grace Cottle, Benjamin Hendrickson, Danielle Kharotia, Lucas Olson, Kimberly Olson, Daniel Murray, Jenny Call (Murray) and 13 great grandchildren Adam Midyett, Steven Forman, Payton Burch, Silas Burch, Alena Midyett, Anthony Cottle, Sylvia Lavdar, Anya Kharotia, Charlie Murray, Joey Murray, Lauren Call, John Call, and Megan Call.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Timothy Hendrickson Jr., and second husband, Wilson L. Taylor, daughter, Merriann Janashousky, and son, Damon L. Hendrickson (Cindy).

Judy was a bright spot and immense source of love in the lives of all her family from her oldest child to her youngest great grandchild. This love was always extended to the whole of our family, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Judy embodied love and was an amazing example of how to live a life full of joy and wonder. To many of her friends she was known as "Dixie". Anyone who knew her was blessed by her friendly, gentle spirit and delightful sense of humor.

Some of Judy's favorite pastimes were painting, drawing, playing and bottle hunting with her grandchildren, and sewing. She loved cooking for and entertaining large groups, and cooked delicious Southern Cuisine for her family.

Mom, you are greatly missed - but you left us with a tremendous legacy of love and joy. We know that you were welcomed into the kingdom with the words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!"

A memorial service will be held on a future date yet to be determined. Those wishing to express their sympathy are encouraged to donate to the American Cancer Society.

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