Judy was born at home in Stratford, Oklahoma to Ruby and Marvin Matlock on April 21, 1947. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1965 as salutatorian of her class. She then moved to California where she met James “Jim” Oesterle. They were married on November 29, 1968 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After living in California for several years, they moved and built a home in Williamston, MI in 1977, where they started their family.
Judy dedicated her life to her family and loved them deeply. She was self-less, always there for whatever was needed, including family dinners, birthdays and holidays, to watch grandchildren and even pet sit. She loved to teach her grandkids about birds and how to make Grandma Judy’s famous chocolate chip cookies. Her hobbies included bird watching, gardening, crossword puzzles, and anything sports related.
Judy was the beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Oesterle; loving mother of Jill (Scott) Rancour, Ryan Oesterle, Mark (Sara) Oesterle and the late Jessica Oesterle; cherished grandmother of Tyler, Abbey, Max, Harper, Mallory, Amelia, Travis and Chloe; dear sister of Elaine (Matlock) Mink and the late Bill (Dale) Matlock, Jerry Matlock, and Dwayne Matlock.
A memorial visitation for Judy will be held Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 205 E Middle Street Williamston, MI 48895. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Williamston Schools Foundation.
