Thursday, December 10, 2009

A Sad Time for Us All

Judy Friday

Judith M. Friday, of Signal Mountain, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in a local hospital.
She was an outstanding, loving and caring mother, wife, grandmother, and was a beacon of kindness to all that knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Fred L. Friday; two sons, Trey Clark, Logan Friday; four stepchildren, Dawn Birkeland, Phillip Friday, Amber Lockhart, Beth Wright, and 12 grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Jack Aydelotte; and three sisters, Joy Lynn, Jill Connelly and Jane Mahon, all of the Philadelphia area.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,  Signal Mountain.
Interment followed in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The family will received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.StJude.org.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.

Logan, Trey and I and surely others love and will miss Judy more than you can know. She would want us to be cheerful after a short time of sadness. She knows the challenges we will face but looks upon them now from an Eternal Perspective and recognizes the shortness of our time here on earth. We too will try to have that Eternal Perspective while we patiently but actively wait for our return to her. There is much to do here and there. Much to prepare for, much to look forward to, much to find joy in. much to find laughfter in. We will find and do all these things.

We felt such an outpouring of love, caring, and friendship during this terribly sad time. The Spirit was so very strong testifying to us of the Savior's love for us and His comforting presence through the Holy Ghost. 
We appreciate all who helped us through with all the prayers and physical effort to ease our pain. I cannot put into words how appreciative we are. Especially my children, Trey, Dawn, Phil, Amber, &; Beth and their spouses. I cannot imagine being in this world without my children.  They are my joy. I love them so very much.

It was an honor to have all of Judy's sisters and brother and their family with us as well. (Jack, Jill, Jane, Joy, & Judy)

The flowers were beautiful, visitation was remarkable. Sorry I slowed it down so much. But I just HAD to talk with all those people who came to comfort us and be with us that night. The service was wonderful. Trey and Mark spoke so wonderfully about Judy and about our beliefs. The music was so beautiful that Irene sang. I could not have asked for a more beautiful song sung by a more beautiful person or a more beautiful voice. And even the old Hymn Amazing Grace hopefully connected us all with the saving grace of our Savior.

There is not enough room to list all the wonderful people who were "there for us" last week and I hope that you will not be offended or not feel appreciated because I haven't listed your name. We love you and we appreciate all that you have done.

I could write lots more but, hey you've got more to do and so do we. Take care and please comment if you feel to do so.

Fred and Logan Friday
December 10, 2009