BURGAW — Judith Anne Futch, 77, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Monday, November 29, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
She was born January 14, 1944 in Burgaw to Kenneth Culbreth Futch Sr. and Elizabeth Carswell Futch. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Gallius E. Matheny; her parents; and her sister, Ellen F. Rusnak.
Judith is survived by her brother, Kenneth C. Futch, Jr. (Linda); sister, Libby F. Rooks (Charles); step-daughter, Allison Matheny; step-grandsons, Cameron Green and Owen Green; nieces and nephews, Stephanie R. Hudson (Bill), Stephen Rusnak, Caitlin R. Jepsen (Phil), Kenneth Futch III, Karen F. Campbell (Michael), Jeffrey C. Rooks (Ginny) and Sabra R. Permar (Chip); and many great nieces and great nephews.
Judy received a Batchelor degree in Political Science from Duke University and a Law degree from Yale University. Her governmental career spanned over 35 years mostly with the US Information Agency and the State Department as a foreign service officer. Living in Madrid, New Delhi, Seoul, and Rome, allowed Judy the opportunity to travel to 112 foreign countries. In 2005, she and Gale retired in Ashland, VA. In addition to traveling for fun, attending the theater and playing bridge, gardening became her new passion. She was president of two gardening clubs and gave lectures and demonstrations on bonsai and Ikebana flower arrangements.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Burgaw United Methodist Church with Pastor Matthew Hayes conducting the service.
Following the service there will be a reception and a time of fellowship in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Burgaw United Methodist Church, PO Box 26, Burgaw, NC 28425.
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A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.
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