Mary "Judy" Julia Hortman

Mary Julia “Judy” Hortman, 83, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 28, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services and a celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Reuel Westbrook and Dr. Aubrey Sheats officiating. The family will greet friends on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church, Building Fund, 5925 Price Road, Macon GA 31210.

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 4, 1928, but lived most of her life in Macon. Madison (Mack) Hortman was husband and love of her life for over 65 years.

Mrs. Hortman was predeceased in death by her sons: Madison Hortman and Blake Hortman.

Left to cherish many beautiful memories of her loving and generous spirit are her husband, Mack Hortman; her daughter, Julie Hortman Davis (Rockwell) of Bonaire; grandchildren, Clayton Christopher of Macon, Travis Christopher of Athens, Meghan Christopher Cornelius (Kirk) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bridget Hortman McDowell (Darin) of Warner Robins; great grandchildren; Elizabeth Cornelius, Maddie McDowell, Abby McDowell, Lauren McDowell, and Lily McDowell.

Judy Hortman was a graduate of Gordon Military College in Barnesville, Georgia. She received many certifications in nutrition while employed by the Bibb County Department of Education for twenty years as dietitian. She worked at Winship, Alexander II, Riley and the Butler Center. During her employment as dietitian at the Butler Center, she enjoyed working with the mentally challenged students, feeding individual students and training students to load a dishwasher for possible future employment.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, affectionately known as “Granny” to all, she touched and influenced many lives through the years. She doted on her own grandchildren, as well as their friends. Her faith was an inspiration for others, as she exhibited love and care for others through taking food to the sick or elderly and making phone calls to check on friends and family. She was a faithful member of Bellevue Baptist Church before her illness. For many years she taught Sunday School for the mentally challenged at Second Baptist Church.

Condolences may be made online at www.maconmp.com .

Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements.