Judith Ann Ferguson

FERGUSON, JUDITH ANN, passed away November 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Frances Jones Cuppy. Survivors include Judy's husband, Brant Ferguson; sons, Lee and Douglas Ferguson; daughter, Jennifer Gilliland; daughter-in-law, Amy Ferguson; grandchildren, Abbie Ferguson, LB Ferguson, and Christopher Gilliland; and great-grandchild, Ella Ferguson. Judy was born and raised in Birmingham's Southside community. She attended Our Lady of Sorrows Grammar School and John Carroll High School. She began her working career as a switchboard operator for Ma Bell, worked at several other occupations (most importantly as mother to her children), and retired as Store Manager at Tuesday Morning. She never met a stranger and was loved by everyone she met. Beloved wife, confidant and buddy of husband Brant for 47 years, she was a loving mother to Lee, Doug and Jenni, doting grandmother to Abbie, LB , and Chris, and took great pride in being great-grandmother to Ella. It should also be mentioned that Judy was among the world's great cooks. Visitation will be Monday, November 19, 2012 from 10-11 a.m., with the funeral service to immediately follow in the chapel at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham. Burial: Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham.