Judith Diane Barnett

Judith Diane Barnett, 77, of Kokomo, passed away at 8:30 AM Sunday February 12, 2017 at her residence. Judith Diane was born in Mexico, Indiana to Francis and Ellen (Hoagland) Kaufman on November 15, 1939. She is the eldest sibling of Jim, Janis and Chris. She married Daniel Sunday in 1958 and gave birth to Jeffrey Daniel and Timothy Andrew (Michelle). Timothy Andrew preceded her in death in 2015. She married William Barnett in 1965 and gave birth to Craig William (Melody), Matthew Sean (Stephanie) and Patrick Scott. William preceded her in death in 2014. Judi graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1976 and later attended Indiana University. Judi worked for St. Joseph Hospital, Dr. Lee and Howard Community Hospital. She was most proud of the work she did in obstetrical bereavement counseling. Judi enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing and quilting. She enjoyed long drives and reminiscing about days spent long ago with her grandparents, aunts and cousins. She enjoyed being a mother to her small children and a grandmother to her small grandchildren. She has ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Great-grandsons Jack and Wyatt were both born after her cancer diagnosis and we honor them for giving our mother the determination to fight the good fight and live to meet them. They are family angels.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 18, 2017 at College Corner Brethren Church, 8996 S. 500 West, Wabash, Indiana. Reverend Margie Vandergraff will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wabash. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Friday at Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel, 725 South Main Street, Kokomo; also one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.