Judith Marie Powell, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born March 16, 1957 in Fort Wayne, to the late Mallie and Ola Powell.
Judy graduated from North Side High School in 1975. She worked for General Telephone and ultimately Frontier Communications as a dispatcher for 35 years, retiring in 2012. Judy was an avid reader, enjoyed staying up on current events, and loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Phillip Powell of Tulsa, OK, Nakia Powell of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings, Michael Powell, Pamela Powell, and Cassandra Gray, all of Fort Wayne, IN. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Stanley Powell.
A funeral service to honor Judy's life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. A visitation will also take place on Friday, August 19, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Highland Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations in her honor may be directed to the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Judy's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com.