Judith Ann Fortier, 74, of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Baptist South Medical Center, Jacksonville, following a illness. She was born January 29, 1939 in Ludington, Michigan to the late Florence & Jesse Towns. Judy enjoyed needlework and crafts and was self taught at Braille, contributing to more than 100 textbooks for Temple Sisterhood Braille Group, loved crosswords, interneting and her sister s beach house in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Judy was preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene & Thomas Towns and is survived by her very devoted and loving husband, Robert; Three children, Mary, Kathy Money (George Neal) and Sara; sister, Lois Hussey and nephew, David Hussey of Phoenix; special friend, Margaret Bach; two grandchildren, Justin Johnson of Yulee, Amanda Barnett of Jacksonville as well as many other relatives. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.
