Judy Kay Carpenter

November 14, 1943 - July 1, 2020

Judy Kay Carpenter, 76 of Fort Wayne and a former Bluffton resident, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on November 14, 1943 in Bluffton to Harry & Marguerite (Burger) Carpenter. Judy was an avid reader and always looked forward to the arrival of her Bluffton News-Banner so she could keep up on the happenings around Bluffton. She was a resident of Benchmark Services Group Home in Fort Wayne for over 25 years and competed in the Special Olympics. Judy loved animals especially cats and dogs. She attended the Liberty Center Untied Methodist Church for many years with her family. Survivors include her brother-in-law, John Krinn of Bluffton, along with many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Judy is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters; Patricia Gregg & Shirley Krinn and a brother, Harold Carpenter. The safety of the family and all visitors are our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing and wearing of masks are required during the family service and public graveside service. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held at 1 P.M. on Tuesday (July 7, 2020) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Diane Samuels officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Judy’s memory to the Bluffton Animal Shelter or to the Liberty Center United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care are pending at this time with the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.