Judith Louise (Walley) Couey, age 72, of West Frankfort; died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at her home.
Judith’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial celebration of the life of Judith Louise (Walley) Couey will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Judith’s home in West Frankfort.
Arrangements are through the Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home of Benton.
She was born on November 12, 1942 in West Frankfort, the daughter of Onnie Walley and Edna Mae (Williams) Walley.
Judith was a devoted genealogist for over 30 years, working with the Benton Public Library. She has published several genealogy books. She was also author of a poetry book and several children’s stories.
She is survived by her five children: Onna Donovan of Christopher, Gerald Spohn of Buckner, Jennifer Spohn of Florida, Virginia Spohn of West Frankfort, and Jayme Hahn of Washington state; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Lillian Keller of Nebraska, and Debra Villarreal of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Onnie Walley and Edna Mae (Williams) Tedeschi; a brother Gerry Walley; and a grandson Jack Brake.
Memorial contributions may be made to Genealogy Department at the Benton Public Library, 502 South Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Judith, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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