Judith Marie Barnhart Wilson, 85, of Warren, Pa, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in her home.
She was born July 23, 1939, in Warren, Pa, the daughter of the late Donald Betts Barnhart and Gladys Banks Barnhart. She married Dennis Allen Wilson on October 13,1960, in St. Callistus Church in Kane, Pa, and he passed on August 30, 2010.
Judi lived in Connecticut while Dennis was in the Navy Submarine Service. She lived in Preston and owned and operated Wilson’s Country Store for six years before retiring to Searsport, Maine, where she had a doll shoppe, Yesterday and Today Doll Shoppe, where she taught porcelain doll making.
Judi belonged to the Mayflower Society as a direct decedent of Capt. Myles Standish. She also belonged to General Joseph Warren Chapter DAR and Kanoagoa Chapter DAC. Judi also belonged to the Allegheny Community Center Board of Directors, Experience Inc. Board of Directors, and the City of Warren Parks & Recreation Commission.
Judi is survived by her family, Shirley Morgan Thompson, godson, Peter Bakkala, sister in law, Carol Still, nephews, Kevin Still, Jeff Still, and their families. Cousins, Linda K. Wilson, Cheryl A. Wilson, Craig Wilson and wife, Patty, and Amy Hollowell, and several other nieces and nephews, and extended family.
A special thank you to Aseracare Hospice and Sunrise in Home Care Services for all their compassionate care they showed Judi.
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am in Holy Redeemer R.C. Church Gathering Space, 11 Russell St., Warren, Pa. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am in the church with the Rev. Mark O’Hern, pastor, officiating. Private burial will be in Gibbs Hill Cemetery, Ludlow, Pa, next to her husband Dennis. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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Denis and Judi Willson were the best neighbors I ever had in Preston ct when I was young building my house across the street they were so Friendly and maid me feel like part of there family we all will miss them terribly with all our love till we meet up again thank you for all you have taught me
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Thank you for all the fun times, wonderful memories and precious moments that you and Denny gave us. You were always gracious hosts when we visited in Conneticut and Maine. You provided us with history on our families. You will always be our hearts. May your soul and Denny’s continue the love you had for each other. Rest in Peace.
Judi and Dennis were wonderful friends, from when they lived in Happyland in Preston to their solar efficient home on Cooktown Rd. Such great memories of this kind and generous couple who always made guests feel welcomed. It was hard to say goodbye when they moved to ME. They must be happy to be reunited and we hope to see them again someday. Our prayers go out to their family.