Judy Carole Jordan

She was born April 12, 1947 in Batesville, Indiana to James and Mary (Colvin) Gilmer. She was most recently retired but began her working days with Union Insurance in Cincinnati, OH after having earned a business degree. She then became a full-time mom raising two boys. As the boys grew older, she ventured into a number of careers. Her first career was as a beautician in Milan, IN after completing cosmetology school. She then started her own salon and clothing business. Later, she found herself working with WRBI radio and finally with State Farm Insurance, both of Batesville, IN. During various careers, she continued her education taking other college classes.

Judy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and friends. She was active in sewing and quilting and the local quilt guild. She loved music, as she played piano, violin, accordion and also sang in church and community choirs. She was active with church, especially the choirs. In Milan, she directed both adult and children’s choir for Milan First Baptist. She later became involved in St. Paul Lutheran in Milan Indiana. When she moved to Nashville after the passing of Charles, she became active with Forest Hills Baptist and then with Brentwood Baptist. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends experiencing life from playing games, to attending church, to dining, to traveling, to local attractions. She loved to experience and share life.

Judy is survived by her sons, Michael (Keri) of Franklin, TN; Samuel (Janel) of Columbus, OH; granddaughter, Mattigan of Murfreesboro, TN; brother, James Gilmer of Cincinnati, OH; cherished cousin, Cheryl Welch of Versailles, IN and numerous other cousins, family and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles, and her half-brother Don.

The family wishes to express their deepest love and appreciation to everyone who assisted in caring for Judy over the last four months, especially Mary Burnette, Alive Hospice and Visiting Angels. The family also wishes to thank all the doctors, nurses, aides, family and friends who helped Judy during this time.

In Nashville, visitation will be held from ten o'clock in the morning until noon on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Brentwood Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at the church at noon.

In Milan, Indiana visitation will be held from ten o'clock to eleven o'clock in the morning (local time) on Friday, April 7, 2017 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow and conclude with interment service at St Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brentwood Baptist Church/Middle Tennessee Initiative (MTI) or to Alive Hospice of Nashville.