Judy Kay Gordon
Friday, July 6, 1945
Date of Death:
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Age:
77 years old
Memorial Gathering
Date: Thursday October 20, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Orion Center Cemetery
Friday, July 6, 1945
Date of Death:
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Age:
77 years old
Friday, July 6, 1945
Date of Death:
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Age:
77 years old
Judy Kay Gordon
Judy (Sparrow) Gordon, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2022.
Judy was born in Chatfield, Minnesota, on July 6, 1945 to Howard and Frances (Balcome) Sparrow.
She was a beautiful soul who loved reading, animals, her family, friends and good conversation. She truly believed in the value of being a decent, good human being and treating people with compassion, respect and love. She graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, earning a degree in Social Work. She lived and worked in the Twin Cities for many years and eventually made it back to where she began – Chatfield, Minnesota.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Howard and Frances; and her husband, Lary Gordon.
She is survived by her daughter, Laena (Vince) Loucks of Overland Park, KS; beloved grandchildren: Abby and Preston; her sister, Mary (Ervin) Davidson of Chatfield, brother, Jerry Sparrow of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews. Thank you to Debby and Denny who brought her so much joy.
In lieu of flowers – the family asks to consider donating in memoriam to Paws and Claws or Southern Poverty Law Center.
To remember Judy – pay it forward, show a kindness to a stranger, compassion and forgiveness to those that offend and be a good human to all – LOVE EACH OTHER.
Memorial gathering will be held in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home on Thursday, October 20, from 3 – 6pm.
Condolences
The family of Judy Kay Gordon has received the following condolences.
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I did not know Kay, but I do know Laena and I know that her mother was a wonderful person just through knowing her daughter. May you find the peace and comfort in fond memories and trinkets of adoration through her. Hugs.
To the famy of Judy,
Judy is one of my favorite souls. I always enjoyed our conversations. I didn't see her often but when I did I sought her out for lively conversations. Her outspokenness and true honesty were qualities I admired. She is at peace and no longer in pain nor suffering. She will be missed and her memories she made will be cherished. God bless and comfort you, the family of Judy.
Jamie Finne
Laena,
No words can express the emotions I feel now. Your mom was a beloved favorite aunt who was not afraid to speak and stand up for what she believed in. I'm sorry for your loss but know that she is finally at peace and probably organizing heaven just a bit!!
Love Nancy
my grandma judy was the most caring, funny and wonderfly outspoken person i knew. she would sit outside with me and tell me goose stories as a kid (minnesota things) and she is already missed so dearly. i like to think my love for animals came from her as well as my love for books. we were very similar in many ways. the last thing she gave me was the necklace she always wore. i was obsessed with it as a kid because it has white buffalo hair in it that she was gifted from an indian chief. i know she’s petting all the dogs and cats in heaven. i love you grandma.
Judy,
I only spoke to you one time, that one time made a huge impression on me.
thank you for sharing me.
love,
Kim Courson
Aunt Judy, You will be greatly missed. I will always treasure the time that we have spent together. The road trips that we made and the stories that told me about your family that isn't knowledge to many? . Love you Always Deb Smith?