By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Graveside Service
      11AM Tuesday, August 25,2020

    • Full Obituary

      Judith Elaine “Judy” Lofton age 78 of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on Saturday, August 22, 2020 unexpectantly at her home.

      Judy was born on June 25, 1942 in Olney, IL to Dante and Mildred (Gill) Saxe.

      She attended Lockyear Business College and Colburns Beauty Academy. After becoming a licensed cosmetologist, she owned and operated the Cinderella Beauty Shoppe in Albion. Later Judy was a secretary at Henderson Tire and Retreading, Inc. as well as DiKor Oil Company in Carmi. She was also a beautician at Rest Haven Manor in Albion. Judy was an active member of the Wesleyan Church in Fairfield where she played the piano for many years.
      On June 20, 1969, she married the love of her life, Iley “Bud” Lofton and they enjoyed over 50 years together until Buds’ passing on February 17, 2020.
      Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and God-loving woman perfectly describes Judy.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Donnie Saxe.

      She leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories to her daughters: Lisa (Ben) Shilling of Noble IL,
      and Julie (Larry) McIntosh of Princeton, KY and grandchildren Elijah Gaines and Rachel Shilling.

      A Graveside Service to commemorate the life of Judy Lofton will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2020at the Graceland Cemetery, Albion.

      Online condolences may be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

      Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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    1. Joe and Linda Collins / August 23, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      I am sure the Angels in heaven are smiling at Judy and Buds’ victory in Jesus. What wonderful friends they have been to everyone who knew them. Heaven is a better place.

    2. Linda Saxe / August 23, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Condolences to all the family.

    3. Danielle & Stan Kimbrell / August 23, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      We will miss our dear cousin! What a lovely lady! We didn’t get to say goodbye, but we find our hope in joining her in Heaven one day. She must be having quite the reunion with Bud, Donnie and Aunt Mildred & Uncle Dante and our many other loved ones! Stan will miss stopping by for a visit with her. She was a Proverbs 31 woman and will receive her reward.

    4. Peggy (Saxe) Way / August 23, 2020 at 6:13 pm

      Judy was a very special cousin to me. From the time we were giggling teens to the last time we visited (after Bud’s passing and on her birthday) Judy and I enjoyed many happy times together… too many memories to recall here. I will miss her gentle spirit and wry wit. My heartfelt sympathy to her family.

    5. Grace Cain / August 23, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      I will miss my dear friend. You are where you really wanted to be
      . It has been hard living without the love of your life. I know you are at peace . Forever in our hearts.

    6. Chasity / August 23, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      The short time I was around Judy she was the absolute meaning of a “true lady”!! My heart aches for sweet Julie and her sister! It was an honor to know her!

    7. John Crisel / August 24, 2020 at 6:29 am

      It was a pleasure to know Judy and Bud.

      I will always remember Judy’s kindness in caring for my aging parents. She had a special way of relating to them.

      Condolences to Judy and Bud’s family.

      God bless you all.

    8. Ted Farmer / August 24, 2020 at 8:56 am

      Julie,

      Don’t really know you and your family, but your Mom looks like such a sweet lady. Just reading about her, she sounded like a special lady. I hope your sadness doesn’t last too long and that it will turn to gladness knowing that she is re-united with your Dad.

    9. Cookie Collins / August 24, 2020 at 11:15 am

      RIP Judy and I am sure that you are living in perfect peace, never to shed one tear of saddness ever again. God Bless your beautiful daughters and Gods perfect peace surround you all…

    10. cookie collins / August 24, 2020 at 11:21 am

      RIP Judy and I know that you are in perfect peace. Never again will there be a tear of saddness for you! God Bless your sweet Daughters and may you all feel the perfect peace of God as he surrounds you at this time in your life.

    11. Renee Galen snd Michelle Cabrera / August 24, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Lisa and Julie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. We had a lot of good memories. I will miss her and know you are both in our prayers and thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss. Renee Galen and Michelle Cabrera

    12. Loretta Trotter / August 24, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      Rest in peace our friend. we feel very honored to call you and Bud our friend. Was always a joy to visit with you both. You will always be remembered with respect and admiration. with love Loretta and Tony

    13. Sharon(Brown) Langley / August 24, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      So sorry to learn of Judy’s passing. We attended Wabash School together and Edwards County High School. We remained friends all these years.

    14. Glenna S Weaver / August 24, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Dear Lisa, Julie,Elijah,Rachel, Ben and Larry, I am saddened to hear of my cousin, Judy’s passing. I know this is difficult for you now and pray that God will comfort you. I am thankful that I was able to visit in Judy and Bud’s home a couple of years ago because being in California, we had not seen much of each other. Most of my memories come from childhood. I have always had great respect for Judy. She was two years older than myself, but we still had fun together. She will be missed.

    15. Curtis Ingram / August 25, 2020 at 8:30 am

      Sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She was such a good person and friend.
      You have our sympathy.
      Curtis & Dolores Ingram.

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