Judy is survived by one daughter: Dalena Brennan, of Springfield, Illinois; two sisters: Pauline Atchley, of Lewistown, Illinois, and Janie (Jess) Atterberry, of Sherman, Illinois as well as her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers: Wayne Curless and Paul Curless.
Judy was a member of the Havana Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School, volunteered for blood drives, and cooked meals. She worked for the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as Supervisor and Personnel Manager, retiring in 1998 after almost forty years of service. Since moving to Springfield in 2019, she attended Rochester Christian Church. She was known by many as simply, "Aunt Jude". And known affectionately by friends and family as small, but mighty. She loved making salsa, looking at recipes, and cooking for family, friends, and those in need. Her family joked with her that she "fed Havana". Judy was a generous woman and regularly donated to various charities. She was particularly fond of supporting the Havana Food Pantry. Judy loved to shop and taught her nieces and daughter that if you find a pair of shoes you like, you should buy it in every color! She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. She looked forward to having her hair done every Friday. Family was very important to her.
Funeral services will be held at the Havana Church of Christ on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Rev. Bill Boyce and Rev. Dave Upchurch will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Havana Food Pantry. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, is in charge of arrangements.
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