Judith “Judy” Virginia Monteabaro (nee Edwards), 77, of Fenton, MO passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Juanita (nee Rowland) Edwards and her brother, James (survives Jean) Edwards. Judy is survived by her devoted daughter, Erin (Mike) Bast; granddaughters, Siobhan Wright and Kyra Bast; siblings, Jeff (Barbara) Edwards, and Joan (Mike) Nolan; dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Judy was a devoted servant of the Lord and raised in the Baptist faith. She was most grateful for her opportunity to visit the Holy Land, returning with many sacred items which she treasured. She learned to sew at the age of 10 and was a talented seamstress and quilting was her passion. Several members of her family and friends are fortunate to own some of her award winning quilts. Her work was meticulous but Judy knew every flaw. She was head strong and spirited and though she faced many health and life challenges, Judy always maintained her sense of humor. Judy loved music and was a talented soprano in her church choir. She had a zest for life and was active in bowling leagues for much of her early life. Judy was a selfless woman who not only opened her home to her only daughter (adopted at 3 months) but was like a second mother to her oldest granddaughter, Siobhan. Her kind heart and warmth of spirit will always be with her family.
Friends may visit on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. at Alexander White Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday, September 21 followed by interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions are appreciated to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. Expressions of condolence are encouraged at www.alexanderstlouis.com.
