2024
Judy Montgomery Yates and Carl
1943 - May 01, 2024
- Judy Yates, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Wednesday May 1, 2024, following a courageous fight with cancer.
- Judy lived a life of public service with Dare to Care, Spouse Abuse Center, Board of Elections, KY Derby Festival, Louisville Zoo, CHOICES, and Board of Aldermen. She was a proud graduate of Shawnee High School Class of 1961, and a member of Buechel Park Baptist Church. She was a “Yellow Dog Democrat” and proud of it. She was an avid fan and supporter of U of L Athletics, especially Women’s Basketball. She never met a stranger and was loved by many.
- She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Carl Yates, Three sons, Tyler Yates (Jodi), Kirk Yates (Joni), and Brock Yates (Erin), Five Grandchildren, Madison, Dylan, Sydney, Lucas, and Grayson, Brother, Dwight Montgomery (Linda), Sister, Teresa Jackson (Bryan), 5 nephews and 5 nieces.
- Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 7, at Buechel Park Baptist Church 2403 Hikes Lane.
- Visitation will be 3:00 – 8:00 pm Monday, May 6 at Pearson’s 149 Breckenridge Lane.
- Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Dare to Care, PO Box 35458, Louisville, KY 40232