Judy Lee Pfeaster, 71, of Dowell, passed away at 4:16 A.M., Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
She had worked as a traveling CNA and worked at Kroger's.  Judy enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, going sight seeing with Marlyn, playing yahtzee, and spending time with her grandkids.  She enjoyed horses and going for rides.  Her favorite thing of all was becoming a Nana.
Judy was born June 7, 1953, in McLeansboro, IL, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Henderson) Ingram.
She married Marlyn L. Pfeaster on July 15, 1977 in Waterloo, IL and he survives.
Judy is survived by her husband of Dowell, three children - Blake Ingram of Dowell, Derek Pfeaster and wife Mandy of Elkville, and Farrah Bronke and husband James of DuBois, IL, nine grandchildren - Stella Ingram, Taylor Ingram, Justin Ingram, Alara Pfeaster, Olivia Pfeaster, Chase Kremer, Gage Kremer, Anthony Bronke, and Clayton Bronke, one sister - Barbara Bedar and husband Ross of Elkville, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, nephew - Bryan Lively, daughter in law - Marcella Pfeaster, sister-in-law - Murleena Carrothers, and brother-in-law - Murlyn Pfeaster.
Friends may call from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M., Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Private graveside services will be at a later date at the Ten Mile Cemetery in McLeansboro, IL.