Helen Judy Draper
May 30, 1950 - June 17, 2022
Judy’s battle with cancer ended with strength and honor on June 17, 2022. Loved by all who knew her, she also loved and took every opportunity to make you smile and laugh and she would go out of her way to make sure everything was perfect for everyone. Judy was a servant and the greatest basket maker and gift giver of all time. She and her husband of 40 years, Mike Draper, gave hundreds of beautiful baskets to charity and friends. Judy’s presents were wrapped so pretty that you didn’t even want to open them.
Judy loved Mickey Mouse, shoes, salt and pepper shakers and Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause. She collected them all. She even dressed as Mrs. Santa Clause for many years at the Murray FOE 1760.
Judy was super organized, driven and a natural leader. As a 22 year member of the Murray Fraternal Order of the Eagles, she served as the Secretary of the Ambassador Club Christmas Angels and the Treasurer of Harvest Lane Condominiums.
Born on May 30, 1950 to Melvin and Bev Thrall, Judy is survived by her husband Mike Draper, their puppy Snickers, her sisters Terri Fontaine, Susey Larsen and her nephew Dillon Fontaine. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Denise Cordova and her brother Mickey Thrall. Judy also had many friends in every state and neighbors she adored.
A celebration of life for Judy will be on July 8, 2022 at Starks Funeral Parlor from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Guests are encouraged to park on the northside of the building.
Judy was love, kindness, joy, and laughter. She was hopeful, and always smiling.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to your favorite charity.
In Loving Memory
I am honered to put this first one up! Judy was a best friend to me when I needed it most. I lived in their basement for 5 months and we had many talks and tears. Her being gone is a shock to all of us. We only managed dinner several times a year but they were still special. So special! She remembered my kids and grandkids at holidays I know we all realize what and who we have lost. She was Amazing! Mike, you are my brother, this journey will move forward and we will remember her every day as the person that she was in every way. I love you Mike jim
Judy was a very delightful woman. I knew her through her husband Mike. As adorable as Mike is, Judy was truly a gem, and was always very kind to me when we met for parties, gatherings, and even a 7 day cruise with a group of friends. I'm positive Judy was one of our Lord's special spirits who made life for all around her better for knowing her. Mike you are family, and I wish you a very special prayer that the lord will watch over you until you are reunited again, I love you man, my best wishes go out to you Love, Brian Reeves
It is never easy to find the words to express one's feelings when words may not truly capture the depth of one's feelings but I'm going to do my best. Judy was my best friend, the Big sister I never had, a Bonus Aunt to my girls, a 'Very Special Person' to my grandchildren and just an all round 'Fabulous Lady' in every way! I will cherish our many evenings sitting around the pool in the summertime and the fire pit on snowy winter nights just laughing and talking about life! Everyone came first in Judy's world with Mike right behind her...she had a heart of gold that was so big I'm not sure how it fit in her petite body. I adored her flare for fashion, oh how she loved her some 'Reba' and she wore it well! Deviled Eggs we're her specialty, they were a must have at all gatherings and she brought them by the dozens which were always devoured within minutes. Her contagious smile and laughter will be missed but never forgotten. Judy you will forever be in my heart. Mike...you and snickers are family we love you.
Dear brother Mike, i am so sorry for your loss. I know the love between you and Judy was profound. Best, best wishes. Love, Mary Lou
In Loving Memory
