Judy Jeanette Fry

Born on November 3, 1949, in Delhi, Louisiana, Judy was the firstborn child of John W. Lewis and Melba Jean Arnold. From the very beginning, she was a light to those around her, her heart centered on deep connections and meaningful conversation.

Judy’s first marriage was to Charles Marino, and they had two daughters, Leslie Marino Davis and Lara Marino. Judy later found love again with William (Bill) Fry. Judy’s love expanded to embrace her stepdaughters, Sandra Fry Drewello and Shari Fry Tullier, and their families.

Throughout her career, Judy worked in insurance. When she lived in Morgan City, Louisiana she worked at V.J. Bella Insurance and later became a Metropolitan Life agent. In Baton Rouge, she worked at Persac Agency/Gallagher Insurance for 21 years retiring in October of 2015.

She garnered trust and respect through relationships with her customers and peers. Judy was beloved by all who met her and easily made friends who loved her dearly. Her smile radiated always, and she loved a good game. No matter the game, it was treasured time with friends and family to laugh and share life that mattered.

She was passionate about her church and her faith she shared at St. Margaret’s Episcopal, and played an integral role in forming the children’s ministry. Judy’s family tapestry is woven with the threads of both joy and sorrow.

Judy is survived by her sister, Ann Lewis, and her brother, Randy Seymour and his wife, Amy Seymour; her daughters, Leslie Marino Davis and her husband, Richard Davis, and Lara Marino; step-daughters, Sandra Fry Drewello and her husband, Matt Drewello, and Shari Fry Tullier and her husband, Mike Tullier.

Her legacy lives on in her beloved grandchildren: Miles Davis and his wife, Mia Oswald Davis, Emily Davis, and Luke Kronenfeld, as well as Justin Luker, Allison Luker Plaisance, Jarrett Luker and his wife, Savannah Luker, Jordan Drewello Hoover, and her husband, Daimen Hoover, Alex Drewello, and Scott Drewello. Her family’s next generation, her great-grandchildren—Jeffery Luker, Ryan Plaisance, Reagan Luker, and one baby boy Davis soon to join— all were a source of boundless pride and happiness for Judy.

Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Melba Jean Arnold; her stepfather, Sidney Arnold. Her father, John W. Lewis, and stepmother, Audrey Lewis. Also preceded by her sisters, Rhonda Seymour Cantwell, Pamela Lewis George-Smith, Meryl Lewis Jacob, and Bridget Lewis Lovette.

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral service at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, September 22nd at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held in Lyle Hall at the church from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Greenoaks Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy’s memory to St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, Children’s Ministry:https://www.saintmargarets.com/support-st-margarets/