Judene Sara Bozardt Obituary (1936

Judene "Judy" Sara Bozardt, of Stockbridge, GA, was welcomed into Heaven on January 8th, 2016, at the age of 79. She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother. Born in Alicia, AR on July 13th, 1936, to the late Snell and Clara McDonald. Judy spent the early part of her life living in Arkansas. She graduated from Bald Knob High School in 1954 and later attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, formerly known as Little Rock Junior College. While raising four beautiful children, Judy married George W. Bozardt, III in 1977, and later moved to Georgia She retired from Richmond County Board of Education after 19 years of hard work and dedication. All who knew Judy would describe her as a faithful friend that was vibrant and full of life. She always had a smile on her face, and she most certainly never met a stranger. She had red hair and a spit-fire attitude to match! Judy loved to travel, especially with her best friend, Lois Rutherford, of Bald Knob. Frequently visiting Branson, MO, Judy loved going to the Dixie Stampede along with going on cruises. In 2009, Judy took the trip of a lifetime and visited Europe with her two daughters and granddaughter. From the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the Matterhorn in Switzerland, Judy loved every minute. Several years later, she would recall various cities she visited with a huge smile on her face and with such pride. Judy made sure to return home to Bald Knob at least once a year where she would attend her class reunion and the Bald Knob Homefest. She found great enjoyment in the reunions and loved visiting with her classmates. Judy was an avid collector, enjoyed going to auctions and finding a good bargain. She truly was a remarkable person with a contagious personality. Judy loved her children and adored all of her grandchildren; she was extremely proud of them all. She is survived by her son, Michael (late wife Sybil) Stubbs of Stockbridge, GA, daughter, Vickie (Harold) Wheeler of Stockbridge, GA daughter, Brenda (late husband Raymond) Harrison of Bald Knob, AR, and a son, Danny (Angie) Stubbs of Locust Grove, GA. Judy is survived by six grandchildren: Joseph (Heather) Gaddy of Bald Knob, AR, Jacob (Shelly) Gaddy of Guyton, GA, Destiny Gaddy of North Little Rock, AR, Dwayne Stubbs of Stockbridge, GA, and Mark and Mathew Stubbs of Locust Grove, GA, and two great grandchildren, Clara Gaddy of Bald Knob, AR, and Emily Gaddy of Little Rock, AR. Judy was also survived by many other family members whom she loved dearly. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, George Bozardt, III, parents, Snell and Clara McDonsld, 2 infant siblings, and 3 precious grandchildren. A Memorial Service honoring Judy's life will be hela on Saturday, January 30th at 4:00 PM at Rock Springs Baptist Church, 5900 Reynolds Road, Morrow, GA 30260. All are welcome to attend. "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near...still loved, still missed, and very dear." To send a flower arrangement in memory of Judene Sara Bozardt, please click here to visit our sympathy store.