Judith E. Haggard, 81, formerly of Gering, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Regional West Medical Center. Interment of ashes will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery at Alliance, Nebraska. A family gathering will follow the interment of ashes.
Judy was born December 18, 1938, in Alliance, Nebraska to Charles Ellsworth and Sybil Lily (Hutchinson) Sisley. She was a graduate of Alliance High School. Judy married Charles Webster Haggard on February 15, 1958, in Alliance and to this union three daughters were born: Maridon, Deborah, and Valorie.
Judy and Charlie were residents of the Nebraska towns of Alliance, Wahoo, Beatrice, Wymore, Scottsbluff, and Gering. Judy was devoted to Charlie and championed her children and grandchildren. After her family, Judy’s hobbies were word puzzles, crocheting, knitting, and bowling. Her occupations were many and varied, from the Alliance drive-in theater, Dairy Queen in Wahoo, Nebraska Ordinance Plant, Jay-Cees, CNA and med nurse in the Good Samaritan system, Northfield Villa, The Village, and proofreader and Friden operator in support of Charlie’s printing jobs. She was highly successful as a master upholsterer.
Judy was known for her kindness, caring nature, and sense of humor. She connected genuinely with co-workers, residents, extended family, and friends. She was a long-time member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ communities.
Judy is survived by her beloved pet cat, Baby, and daughters, Maridon (John) Matula of Alliance, Nebraska, Deborah (Bart) Briggs of Monroe, Wisconsin, and Valorie (Bill) Runk of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Christine Matula, Kaylee Schultz, Jessica Garcia, Johnathan Matula, Kira Briggs, Emily Baker, and Barrett Briggs; and numerous extended family and friends.
Preceding Judy in death were the love of her life, Charlie, her parents, and siblings Don Sisley, Marion Sisley, and Barbara Messersmith.
Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church of Scottsbluff or Festival of Hope in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be left at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.