Judith GRAYSON

1955 ∼ 2005

Judith Grayson, 49 of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, June 9th, 2005, at her residence. Born August 29, 1955, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt R. and Theresa (Parise) Cantrell. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools. She graduated from Tremper High school and received a CDA degree in Child Care. On November 25, 1978, at St. Mary's Lutheran Church, she married Richard Grayson. She had been employed by K-Mart, Ace Hardware in Zion and was a teacher at the First United Methodist Church Day Care Center. She was a member of St. Mary's Lutheran Church. Judith loved to shop, enjoyed Breyers Ice Cream and sharing time with her granddaughter. Surviving are her husband Richard; a daughter, Chantel (Matthew) Fanke; and her granddaughter, Hayliana Fanke, all of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Thomas and Richard Cantrell. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 13th, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Lutheran Church. Interment to follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Proko Funeral Home and on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at St. Mary's Lutheran Church.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Barnum w/o Bailey August 9, 2005

She said "Come as you are"and we camelike moths to the flameHer fire never burned us, only warmed usWe miss the clown of our circus

black sheep June 30, 2005

I am the black sheep and this was always a treat...in a way...Judy knew who I was from back to frontand saw the the white sheep in me.She could relate and show me tell me my thoughts in processgood or badcorrect or to be correctedI've never aspired to be a more real woman as my pseudo mother was.She has taught me to be the woman I am todayand every day I take her with meBecausePeople are strangeand we must watch out for thenowhere manwhen we wereyoung girlssing it Jude!I will always singwith you.love you,mia

kmart friends June 23, 2005

We will miss Judys smiles and humor. Even though Judy has'nt worked at K-Mart for some time we were able to see her when she would shop.When she would come in with her grandaughter her eyes would sparkle with pride. We will miss you. K-mart friends

MALIBU MAN June 19, 2005

I remember cook outs, walks around the block, and numerous good times with my friends Richard and Judy and company. I remember movies we couldn't watch because we were enjoying our time together a little too much. I remember fourth of July celebrations and some celebrations for no reason at all. The times we shared were awesome and Judy will be sorrowfully missed. She was a great friend to me and a part of me goes with her.I regret not being with her more towards the end and hope she understood. It hurt a great deal, the emptiness her loss created, but soon the hole began to fill with the piece of herself she left with me. I am still consoled and comforted by her. Although her physical presence is no longer, her spirit is with all of us. My heart felt condolences and love to all who share this tragic loss. Carl

Krys Koz June 17, 2005

I'll never forget when Judy got me hooked and really, really addicted to Reeses peanut butter cups. Judy always made the best sauce for spagetti. Judy and Chantell would always gang up on me and tickle me to death or until I wet myself. And at the funeral for Judy I never cried or even shed a tear so everyone would know that I'll remember her for being strong. She liked it when i wore tye dye or something that looked from the olden days. Judy would always get mad when I ran and gave Beth a hug and never her. Judy was really fun and so is Richard, Pirate(David), Jenn, Chantell, Matt, Hayliana, and everyone else that I've seen there in the past!

laura kozlowski June 17, 2005

judy, judy ,judy, we will all miss you in all different ways. you ment so much to all of us in different ways too. for me you would tell me like it is which was new to me at the begining of our friendship and then tought me to give it back. will miss seeing you in july with your halloween socks on or in december with your fourth of july socks on.the two thing i wish i would have done with you that you begged and begged me to do was play "homeless" and put up our tents in your backyard cuz you didnt think anything else was as pretty.i hope you were able to see all of us the day we seen the rainbow. we figure you were there and gave us that present for us.if you could do like you use to and tell me to get over it every time i am crying it would be helpful.our friendship was on the odd side but hey we were unique hey? tons of memories i will never forget and some never to mention. i will miss our arguing about anything and everything. love ya forever and see you when i see you. laura

Christina Spears (Davis,Carr) June 15, 2005

I'm very sorry to here of your loss. I lost touch with Judy thru the years and only recently started talking again in Osco Drug. I work there but had back surgery on the 2nd. This is the first time I'm up and about. I knew Judy back in the old days. There were the Cantrells, Davis, Usingers, Carrs, and of course many others who enjoyed some good times with Judy. We didn't lack coming up with something to keep us all busy. Again I'm sorry for your loss and would like to have been there to pay my respects. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I know my family has some old pictures floating around you might want. Christina Spears

JaneJohnson June 14, 2005

I worked with Judy at First United Day Care Center for the last 4 years. Judy was a very special person in my family because she took wonderful care to both of my children. She was always there to talk to when ever you needed a friend or a shoulder to cry on. Judy, you are one true friend and I will miss you very much. Thanks for all good times we shared at First United Day Care. Jane, Elizabeth, and Abigail Johnson

Matt Fanke June 13, 2005

Judy used to give Chantel advice on everything, and I think I'm in trouble now, because Judy would always defend me when Chantel came to her when I did something foolish. Where will Chantel go now when I step out of line, and how will I recover when there is nobody there to tell her it's ok? Judy, send her the messages she needs to see, and help her to deal with me. I miss you very much, and we still will ask you for guidance. Love, Mattress

Mary Ann Bourget June 12, 2005

You have my sympathy on the loss of Judy.I worked with Judy at K-Mart-- we were both cashiers. She was a pleasure to work with -- always a smile and good to be around. Even after we both quit and would run into one another, we would exchange friendly greetings. Will miss her. Mary Ann