“Judy” as she was known by her family and friends was born on October 17, 1947 in Dubuque, Iowa to Louis and Lorraine (Freiburger) Schmidt. She attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Key West and graduated from Wahlert High School.
After graduation she continued her education at Dubuque Beauty Academy. Judy worked as a Cosmetologist and then in the Restaurant business and the Grocery business.
Over the years she loved playing bingo, reading, baking, playing cards, entertaining family and friends, having her afternoon coffee with her daughter Carrie and date night slumber parties with her granddaughter Jaden. No one was a stranger to Judy. She will be missed by so many, but we ask that you remember all your joys with her, and remember to smile about the jokes you shared with her.
She will forever be remembered as a loving Mother, Nana and Friend to everyone she knew. She was such a blessing.
She is survived by her son Shane Asay of Gardner, Kansas, daughter Carrie Buttron (Chris Griffin) of LaCygne, Kansas and her step-son Eugene Asay of Tyler, Texas.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her three grandchildren, Lucas and Taylor Asay of Springhill, Kansas and Jaden Buttron of LaCygne, Kansas. Judy is also survived by her two sisters, Marlene (Rick) Von Fumetti, Joy (Mike) Leverence, two brothers, Ken Schmidt, Dennis (Lois) Schmidt, her sister-in-law Robin Schmidt and her brother-in-law Rich Meyer.
Judy is preceded in death by, her parents, sister Debra Meyer, brother Dale Schmidt, sister-in-law Patricia Schmidt and her nephew Jason Schmidt.
According to her wishes Judy chose to be cremated. A “Celebration of Life” will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mirza Shriners - 110 W. 5th St, Pittsburgh, Kansas 66762-0776.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McGilley-Frye.com for the Asay family.
