- Date Of Birth: May 12, 1945
- Date Of Death: January 20, 2022
- State: Indiana
Judith “Judy” F. (Sprong) Blessing, 77, passed away on January 20, 2022, in Marion, Indiana.
Judy was born on May 12, 1945, in Marion, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Clinton A. and Glendora J. (Harrell) Sprong. She worked in electrical repair and United Technologies (UTEC) in Huntington for 25 years, retiring in 2000. Judy married John F. Blessing on October 9, 2004.
He preceded her in death on July 23, 2012. Judy enjoyed reading, embroidery, and going to rummage sales. She was a Golden Eagle Member of the Marion Aerie Eagles Lodge #227 Auxiliary and served as a past Madam President in Marion. Judy was a member of the American Legion #10. She loved playing BINGO and you could often find her at the Eagles on a BINGO night. Judy was a very loving person and such a kind soul. She loved her family more than anything.
Judy is survived by her children, Robert (Bridget) Carter, Marion; James (Joanne) Jones, Peru; Dea (Michael) Gallahan, Converse; Kevin (Amber) Smiley, FL; John Michael Smiley; and Russell Martin Smiley; sisters, Linda Turner, La Fontaine; and Sheryl (Steve) Osborn, Marion; her favorite niece, Dawn (John) Becker; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, sisters, Billie Gause, and Clara May Patton; daughter, Lisa Carter; grandson, Brian Allen Evans; and brother-in-law, Ervin Turner.