Julia McDuffee

Mr. McDuffee and Kim, My heart skipped a best when I saw the paper today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many wonderful memories of Judy. She was so funny, kind and nurturing to me in grade school. I remember her telling Kim and I to enjoy every moment when we entered seventh grade. She would give us lots of insightful comments that I didn't fully appreciate until later. She celebrated life joyously. I remember going to some church services where she sang. What a lovely voice! I consider myself very lucky to have known her and to have had her as an influence in my life. God bless you both. Kathy Peach

So sorry to hear of your loss.Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Kim and Joe, Stevens emailed me a reminder that it has been almost a year since Judy passed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know that it is hard each year. We lost my dad in 2010, and it is still tough without him. I remember Judy's laugh most of all. She had such a great sense of humor. As I said before, she certainly was an important presence in my grade school years when we were at Northside. I remember when she served tuna casserole and Kim and I held our noses with each bite, because we thought it smelled. She just laughed and laughed at us. I pray for both of you to feel God's comfort and grace. Kathy Peach