Judy Ploughe
Judith A. “Judy” Ploughe, 84 of Tipton passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton. Judy was born in Tipton on May 20, 1939 to Clarence J. & Beulah S. (Stout) Lindley. She was married to Jim Ploughe on December 6, 1959 and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage until his passing on September 1, 2010.
Judy worked for the Tipton Community School Corporation in the cafeteria as a cook and cafeteria manager, retiring in 2014 after 31 years of service. She graduated from Prairie High School in 1957 and was very active in the Prairie Alumni Association. Judy was a member of the Normanda Christian Church and was a Sunday School teacher for as long as anyone can remember.
She was very creative and loved to decorate, sew, cook and can food, especially what she grew in her garden. She was a member of the Mid-America Threshing and Antique Show and served behind the scenes in the office for over 20 years. Judy really enjoyed working in the cafeterias at Tipton Middle School and Tipton Elementary School where she could see all the children and their smiles.
Judy was a 10-Year 4-H member and went to the State Fair as Honor Girl and won several awards. She also participated in Home-Ec Clubs in Tipton County.
Judy is survived by her two daughters, Jan Garrison and husband Tim and Jill Rushton and husband Joe, all of Tipton; one brother, Ron Lindley and wife Phyllis of Kokomo. She also has six grandchildren, Tyler Garrison, Tiffany Lovell and husband Mitchell, Megan Weir and husband Steven, Alexis Bell and husband Chris, Katie Rood and husband Jason and Jessica Gutwein and husband Grant.
Judy was also loved by her great-grandchildren, Crosby Garrison, Preston Lovell, Audrey, Evelyn and Mallory Weir, Emma & Bradley Rood, Dylan and Tripp Gutwein,. She was preceded in death by one sister, Barb Moore and her husband Bill.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Brown presiding. Burial will follow in Normanda Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in memory of Judy may be made to the Normanda Christian Church, 8019 W. Division Road, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
The Ploughe family would like to thank Judy’s amazing staff at The Waters of Tipton. You treated her as if she was a member of your own family. The care from maintenance, activities, hairdresser, cafeteria staff, nurses and administration was outstanding. Thank you to all. You did a wonderful job caring for our mother.
Jan, Jill, and family,
Your mother would sit at the same table as my
sister Judy did at mealtime at the Waters. Your mother always had a big smile on her face when I
Came to the table to visit. She was a very special lady and kind friend to my sis and me. So sorry for your loss. Linda
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a beautiful lady! Always had a smile on her face.
My lovely Aunt! So many good memories.
I miss the rice with brown sugar. My favorite you always made for me.
RIP with your Sister!
Send our condolences and prayers for you and the family.
Marsh and I knew Jim and Judy from the Tipton thrashing show! We loved their mules and loved seeing them and the wagons!
Marsha and I got to know Judy much more once we started going to Normanda Church! Judy was so easy to get to know and love! We would visit with her at Izzy’s and Eddies restaurant in Tipton when she stopped in to a see her granddaughter that worked there for a while!
Jan and Famiky,
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, but we will be keeping the whole family in our prayers. Losing our mothers is a very difficult time to experience but God and friends will get you through.
Love, Steve and Janie
Jan and Jill, I just saw that your beautiful Mom has gone to be with Jesus. We all will miss her smile and her giggle. She had such a REAL personality, you couldn’t help but love her.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed talking to her and watching her lightil up the room as soon as she walked in. I love you all and are paying for your family. She is one of a kind. God is taking care of her, as he always has. We will see her again someday. Love you all
To all of the family: Judy was such a delight to be around. What a dedicated and valued member of our school and community! She always had kind words to say and a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Prayers extended for all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Judy always made me feel welcomed and part of the church when I first started going. She was always so friendly and available if needed for anything.
God bless you and your family!
Jan, Jill and families. Don and I are so truly sorry for the loss you feel in your heavy hearts. When we first started attending Normanda over 30 yrs ago Judy Ploughe was one of the first people to greet us. Her beautiful smiling face and soft voice was a Sunday morning delight. She is reaping her special spot in the land of glory. May God comfort all of you during this time.
Don and Phyllis
Jan & Family, Jill & family,
My heart goes out to you each at the loss of your mother, as a mother can never be replaced. You had such a gentle and sweet one as I remember. She took me under her wing as a young newly married girl. I will never forget the love, laughter, hugs, and smiles. Thank you for sharing her with me. We will always carry her in our heart.
Love, Angela Hogwood
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, this is such a beautiful time of year to join the Lord in Heaven , May each of you recall wonderful memories of Time with your dear Mom, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend and co-worker. Many prayers to the familles.
My condolences to Jill, family and friends. My heart goes out to you.
Jan, Jill and families,
My heart is so heavy for all of you. Thinking back to all the great times at the thrashing show with your parents. Your mom was such a sweet lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love and prayers for your grieving hearts. Judy was a loving, welcoming force of God.
Jill & Family, Jan & Family,
I am so sorry to see this!!!! I loved Judy as my own!!! We shared so many great times together!!! From the office at the Threshing show to working
together at the school cafeteria. Such an inspiration to anyone that knew her!!! She is living her best life, she is in the arms of your precious Daddy and
Jesus!!! She is whole, she is loved, and she is happy.
Much love to you all
Tony & Sammy Ziegler
Sending love and prayers for the whole family. May you find peace in all the wonderful memories.
Jill,
We are so very sorry about your beautiful,
sweet mother’s passing. She was my mother
Dorothy’s roommate.
We my mother, granddaughter and myself just loved her so much!
Jenni and I always hugged her and kissed her when we visited my mom.
So I just wanted to let you know that we
are sending our deepest sympathies for
you and your families. 💜🙏💜
My deepest condolences, sympathies and prayers for all the families. Memories are precious and I am sure you have many to sustain you. Much love, Jo Anna.
Jan and Jill so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers to your families.
Jan and Jill she was a very special lady
She always had a smile have always had a special place in my heart for her and you girls Kim and I prayers are with you
Jill and Jan, my thoughts are with you and your family at such a difficult time.
Jan, Jill and families,
No one can ever replace your mother in my life. She was such a special friend, whether we saw each other every day or months between visits we just picked up from where we left off as though no time had passed. as much as we miss her here on earth we can rejoice in the knowledge that she has a happy eternal home in heaven . May God bless you all!
Jan, Jill and family,
We’re thinking of you during this difficult time. Your mom was such an amazing lady. We’re keeping you in our prayers.
With love,
Steve, Ann, Johnny, Brian and Jenny (Heck) Mount
Jan, Jill & family
I am so sorry to hear that Judy passed. Judy was such a sweet lady and I truly enjoyed working with her in the cafeteria so many years ago. She was always smiling & enjoying those sweet little faces as they made their way through the line. Judy will be missed by so many but never forgotten. She was a blessing to so many !