ST. MARY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: CLARK, JULIA ANN "JUDY" CARPENTER Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La. Died: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= CLARK, JULIA ANN "JUDY" CARPENTER June 14, 1954 - July 28, 2015 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2015/sm1507.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== "Be Still and Know that I am God" - Psalm 46:10 Heaven has received a special angel and Judy is now in the hands of our Heavenly Father. She entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 11:41pm at St Joseph's Carpenter House Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA surrounded by her husband Gary, her sisters, nephew and nieces. Judy, age 61 was a long time resident of Patterson LA. She was born on June 14, 1954 in Lecompte, LA and was the eldest of four sisters. She graduated from Rapides High School in 1972. After graduating from Lil's Beauty School in 1973, her career as a hair stylist became her passion for over 42 years. She was the proud owner of Adam & Eve's Hair Creations in Morgan City where she worked with her dear friend Shani Osburn. She considered her customers to be her beloved friends. She leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 40 years, William Gary Clark, her loving sisters Janet Wallace with husband Michael, Lilly Brammer, and Billie Jo Rogers with Fiancé Daniel Broussard; also to cherish her memories are her mother in law Mrs. Geneva Clark along with her in-laws Elizabeth and Robert Marler, Earl Jr. and Glenda Clark, and Gloria and Floyd Pittman. Judy is survived by her loving God-Mother/Aunt Lilly Lee, Aunt Mary Lena, Uncle Nickie Glaviano, and Aunt Pat Glaviano. Judy was God-Mother to Tish Williams, Chris Carpenter, Brittany Foote and Terresa Dipuma; who were also her nieces and nephew. They loved and adored their 'Nanny' Judy held a special place in her heart and showed unconditional love for her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and was an amazing role model for all of them. A host of other Cousins, family members and friends are also left to treasure her memories. She is preceded in death by her parents Ben and Mamie Carpenter, her father in law Earl E Clark Sr. as well as her grandparents Nick and Josephine Glaviano and Alexander and Joanna Carpenter. Sheba, Jada, Holly and Tootsie were her special 'little people in fur' as she called them; and will be waiting at the Pearly Gates to show her around heaven. She left Stray Man behind as a companion to Gary. Judy proudly lived her life as a strong woman of GOD and her Catholic Faith. She loved and trusted in our Lord and Savior and inspired everyone around her with her unwavering faith. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was dedicated to praying for others at her weekly visits to the Adoration Chapel at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Bayou Vista. She was also a devoted member of the "Come Lord Jesus" group and cherished her time with each member as they worshiped and prayed together. She also spent many fun years as a member of the Krewe of Galatea in Morgan City. Judy's life will be celebrated on August 8th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, LA. Her memorial service will begin at 10:00 am in the church parish fellowship hall. Rosary will be recited at 1:30 pm in St Joseph Catholic Church and will be followed by a Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 2:00 pm. Entombment will be held at the Pythian Cemetery with immediate family at a later date in Bunkie LA under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. ===================