Judith “Judy” Crum

August 5, 2024

Judith “Judy” Crum, 79, of Michigantown, Ind., died August 5, 2024 at Milner Community Healthcare.  She was born July 8, 1945 in Clinton County, Ind. to Glenn A. Harshbarger and Emmagene (Huffer) Aitkens Zarifis.  She married Don Lewis Crum on October 12, 1965 at the Union Baptist Church in Forest and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2008.

Judy was a 1963 graduate of Clinton Central High School and was a lifetime Clinton County resident.  She had worked at Federal Mogul from 1972-2005, retiring after 33 years.  She was a member of the Union Baptist Church, where she was a youth group advisor, Sunday school teacher and recording secretary.  Judy was also a member of the Local 1949 U.A.W., where she was past financial secretary, a member of the Moose Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and was a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 3-5 years.  She enjoyed camping and loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. August 15, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 16th at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Clinton County Humane Society. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Forest, Ind.

Survived by:

Daughters: Laura Kay Reed of Rossville, Carolyn Sue (David) McBride of Moran, Christina Lynn Kersey of Rossville, Sisters: Beverly (Joe) Harmon of Kokomo, Janice (Byron) Wolfe of Rossville, 3 Half-Sisters and 1 Half-Brother, 10 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great-Grandchild

Preceded by:

her parents, spouse, sister, Betty Christine, brother, William Harshbarger and son-in-law, Gary Kersey.

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10 Condolences for “Judith “Judy” Crum”

  1. Beth Frazier August 7, 2024 at 4:17 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I remember many times coming to her house and hanging with everyone. She was a sweet lady. Love to you all

  2. Joyce Simpson August 7, 2024 at 7:36 pm

    So sorry Carolyn, she was one sweet lady to work with always laughing and had a smile on her face and a good lunch buddy. She sure will be missed prayers and hugs for the family.

  3. Maleta Sheagley Bolinger August 7, 2024 at 9:02 pm

    The family is in my thoughts. Prayers for peace during your days of sorrow.

  4. Diana Brown August 7, 2024 at 10:31 pm

    Laura,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweetheart. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
    Diana (Avery) Brown

  5. Sandi August 8, 2024 at 10:49 am

    Laura
    Your mom will be missed by many. She use to watch me come in at night and always said my husband really love me because he would never leave till I was in the building she always thought that was so special I sure will miss her and I will always remember that memory she sure was / is very special and was very caring.

  6. Lisa Pelling August 8, 2024 at 2:04 pm

    Laura, Carolyn and Chrissy,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a sweet, funny and special lady. You girls are so much like her.
    You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
    (((Hugs)))

  7. Marda Hale August 10, 2024 at 9:56 am

    So very sorry for your loss. I loved your mom and dad. They always made you feel welcome. Always had smiles on their faces. When we lived in Michigantown right by them I always saw them out in the yard doing something. Love you all.

  8. Angie Bales Lemay August 11, 2024 at 7:27 pm

    Sorry for your loss she was a very sweet lady.

  9. Barbara Sigman August 13, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. We will not be able to be there because my husband has to work and I can’t drive that far by myself because I have health issues. I love you all very much and my thoughts are always with you. I loved your mom very much.

  10. Phil and Gloria Crum August 14, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing, With sincere sympathies.

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