Losing a friend, a family member, a loved one, a spouse, is a painful experience that often leaves us at a loss for words. However, we must acknowledge our feelings and remain strong enough to commemorate the life they have lived. And one way to do that is to create this Celebration of Judy's life. Today we will share good things that Judy did, we will express our feelings, and we will celebrate her life.

Judy came into this world on June 29, 1946. Judy was the second child of Elenor and John Filler. Carolyn was her older sister. She was born at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa. Judy is survived by her husband, Mike; her daughter Shelley and husband, Brian; son, Ryan and wife, Brooke. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bethany, Levi, Julian, Scarlett; step-daughter, Debbie and husband, Brad, and their children, Alex, Abby and Aubrey; step-son, Brad and wife, Kim and their children, Anna, John, and Sam.

Judy was educated in Tulsa Public Schools and Oklahoma State University where she received her B.S. and Masters Degrees in counseling. Judy spent most of her working years at Family & Children Services. She helped countless numbers of people deal with their troubles.

Judy also worked extra jobs there teaching a class called Children Cope with Divorce. Judy was an expert crisis counselor. She worked with bank personnel each time there was a bank robbery. The news does not tell us about the tellers who thought the robbers would kill them or when trouble finds the workplace where someone died.

The Murrah Building bombing claimed 162 lives. Judy worked with the families of the victims. It takes a special kind of professional to be able to do that kind of work. Judy was noted in Tulsa for her calligraphy. She was hired to write menus for restaurants, and she also taught people how to do calligraphy. She brought people joy. She was also a tailor, sewing custom-made business suits. Her mother taught her how to sew when she was three years old.

Upon retiring, Judy's health began to decline but her dear husband, Mike, made sure to do his best to help her enjoy her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that everyone try to live happy lives, to help others, to forgive, and to follow the Golden Rule. Donations should be made to anyone in need.

A Memorial Service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Moore Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK.