Judith "Judy" Cheatham, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Willows of Shelbyville.
Born April 11, 1952 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of R.L. Cheatham and Helen C. (Wilber) Cheatham.
Survivors include a brother Roy Lee Cheatham (Kathy) of Florida; a sister Peggy Haltom of Franklin; several nieces and nephews including Lori Spurgin (James) of Rushville; and several cousins including Sharon Wadsworth of Shelbyville, and Amy Fix (John) of Shelbyville. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister Patricia Henderson.
Ms. Cheatham was a lifelong resident of this area and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1970.
She was a member of the Bible Holiness Church of Shelbyville, and retired after 45 years from the Shelbyville Public Library where she was Director of Genealogy and a librarian.
Judy loved her church and her music. She enjoyed collecting John Deere and cow memorabilia, and was known to the kids at her church as the "Tic Tac" lady.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Friday, March 28, 2025 at Bible Holiness Church, 2911 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville
with Pastor Joe Smith officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00-8:00 pm, at the church.
Memorial donations can be made to Bible Holiness Church or Shelbyville Public Library, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences can be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
