Judy Lena Ready, 77, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Private family services will take place at 12pm on Wednesday, April 5, at Lemke Funeral Homes – South Chapel. A private family visitation will take place one hour prior from 11 am until the service hour at the Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.
Judy was born December 15, 1945, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Lorraine (Shadle) Edens. She was a graduate of Clinton High School.
She was united in marriage to Richard Ready on July 16, 1966 in Clinton, Iowa.
Judy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a member of the Eagle’s Club.
She worked at Clinton Dental as a receptionist, retiring after 30+ years.
Judy loved the outdoors, especially boating and enjoyed shopping. She loved traveling with her husband, especially walking with him on the beaches of Jamaica. Judy also enjoyed her flower garden. Above all Judy loved her family very much, especially spending time with her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed.
Judy is survived by her husband – Richard Ready of Clinton; three sons – Corey (Brenda) Ready, Jamison (Kim) Ready and Ryan Ready all of Clinton; four grandchildren – Jordan, Conner, Kole and Kaitlyn; one great-grandson – Jaxon; two sisters – Nancy (Paul) Cromer of Clinton and Peggy (Bob) Starr of Clinton; with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son and one brother.
Memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family.