Judy Mae Kersey

June 14, 1949 - November 6, 2019

Judy Mae Kersey passed away in her sister’s home on November 6, 2019 in Montague, MI. She was 70. Judy was born on June 14, 1949 to Keith and Lorraine Boltze. She graduated from Montague High School in 1967. She met the love of her life, Duane James Kersey, while living in Albequerque, NM and the two married on June 10, 1972. The Kerseys moved to Denver, CO and later settled in Midland, TX where Judy worked at the family business, Tall City Uniforms alongside her best friend and mother in law, Eleanore Kersey. Judy was a gentle and kind woman who dedicated her life to caring for her family. Her greatest joy in life was simply spending time with her family. Judy loved cooking, and spent hours every year baking Christmas cookies for everyone she loved. Judy is survived by her beloved husband, Duane James Kersey; son, Daniel C. Kersey; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Marvin Smith of Tyler, TX; her daughter, Karen E. Kersey; her brothers Keith “Bud” Boltze and Ronald Boltze; sister Blanche Woller; six grandchildren; one great grandson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Lorraine Boltze; her sisters, Carol Serna and Bonnie Omness. Services for Judy will be on November 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at American Heritage Funeral home with graveside services following. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Judy Kersey’s life.