Judy Odelle (Hutchins) Smyth, age 76, of Franklin Park, IL, passed away July 26, 2021, from complications post cancer treatment.
Judy was born in Reno, NV, in August 1944. She was the oldest daughter of June Carnell and Tressie Dee (Hufstetler) Hutchins. Judy graduated Grand Cane high school, in Grand Cane LA in 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Paula Bradford, and her husband of 38 years, Leonard C. Smyth.
She enjoyed antique collecting, restoring, driving (also occasional drag racing) classic sports cars, and bird watching from her back porch. She was especially fond of dragonflies, hummingbirds and red cardinals.
Judy always dressed and presented herself as a classy Southern lady, and never failed to turn heads when she walked into a room. Everyone who encountered Judy instantly fell in love with her sweet demeanor, southern charm and cherished her presence.
Judy was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma. She was given about 6 months to live and her future looked grim. She fought cancer head on, courageously, fearlessly and refused to quit fighting. She lived 2 more years than doctors expected. She would be honored to know that ANY donations you make will go to help others who are fighting this terrible disease. Thank you for your donation.
With Sincere Thanks,
Judy's Family