She was born June 23, 1946 to Roger and LaVada (Thomas) Keirsey. On May 1, 1992 she married James “Jim” Peden in Lexington.
Judy worked for Growmark before retiring. She loved to help people and enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.
Survivors include her husband of Lexington; children: Brent (Amy) Wick of Normal and Jill (John) Mohr of Lexington; step-son: Jim Peden of Las Vegas; grandchildren: Rachel Mohr of Lexington, Bridget Mohr of Bloomington, Leslie Mohr of Lexington; step-grandchildren: Ashley, Brittany and Chelsea Peden all of Las Vegas.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois, 423 North Kays Drive, Normal, IL 61761 or Wishbone Canine Rescue, 1303 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701.