WHEELER,
Judity (Judy) Gaye
(Maiden Name: Herndon)
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona,
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Judith (Judy) Gaye Herndon Wheeler passed away in Prescott, Ariz., on Jan. 31, 2014. She was born in Denver, Colo., on Sept. 17, 1934. Judy grew up in Englewood, Colo., where she was a member of the Mayflower Congregational Church and graduated from Englewood High School in 1953.
In 1956, she married Frank Wheeler. In 1957, they had a daughter, Dorothy (Dottie), and moved back to Englewood. Her son David was born there in 1959 and she spent many years as a full-time mother.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister. She is survived by her children Dottie and Jerry Talkington of Sedona, Ariz., and Dave and Jan Wheeler of Prescott. She is also survived by her greatest treasures, her grandchildren, Sam (Kelly) Wheeler, Ben (Gabby) Wheeler, Tylar Talkington and Tori Talkington.
A celebration of Judy's life will take place 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at 2180 W. Jockey Path Road, Prescott. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your favorite charity in her memory.
Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home was in charge of cremation services.
Information provided by survivors.