Avon: At age 79, Judy passed peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry, NY. She was born on June 24, 1945 in Warsaw, NY to the late Leland and Sarah (Hanna) Close. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Fred “Butch” Deming Jr., beloved dog Casey Lee, daughter Holly Preston, son-in-law Phil Schultz, stepson Rick Deming; siblings: Lee (Mary Ann) Close Jr., Jerry Close, Harmon Close, Nancy Close (Pusateri), and brother-in-law Carl Lockhart.
Survived by children; Wendy Preston, Tammy Schultz, and Jerry (Michelle) Preston; stepson Michael (Stephanie) Deming, step daughter-in-law Kim Deming; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Cathy Lockhart and Ginny Springett; brother Chuck (Linda) Close; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jerry (Sharon) Deming, David Deming, and Bonnie (John) Gibson, several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great-great nieces & nephews.
Judy was married to Fred “Butch” Deming Jr for almost 29 years. They had a beloved dog named Casey, whom they loved very much, and had a lot of fun and adventures with. A constant throughout Judy’s life was a love of parties, playing cards and games, listening to music, dancing, and just having fun. Other hobbies included ceramics, rug hooking and most of all camping. Later in life, they wintered in Myrtle Beach each year, which she enjoyed very much, but missed being close to her family as that was everything to her.
Family and friends may call on Sunday, November 10th, from 1-4pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Judy’s Funeral Service will also be held at 11am on Monday, November 11th. Burial will follow at East Avon Cemetery, Avon, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s memory to Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home, 167 N. Main Street, Perry, NY 14530, Lima Ambulance Fund, PO Box 335, Lima, NY 14485 or the East Avon Fire Dept., PO Box 358, Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Judy was just the dearest sweetest gal, I spent many years enjoying her company she will definitely be missed, she had a very dear heart and a beautiful smile.. I am sure you are loving heaven, I will always remember you with the sweetest thoughts, love