Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....MacKenzie, Judith "Judy" Yvonne (Smith) June 19, 2024
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday July 13, 2024

Judith "Judy" Yvonne MacKenzie, age 83 of Woodland,MI passed away on Wednesday 
June 19, 2024.

Born to Orlo and Nettie Smith on December 3, 1940 in Woodland,MI, Judy was the 
youngest of seven children. After graduating from Woodland High School, she went 
on to attend Michigan State University, where she graduated in 1962 with a 
degree in elementary education.On February 17, 1962, she married the love of her 
life and high school sweetheart,Douglas MacKenzie. Together they created a life, 
a family, and a vibrant farm in Woodland.

Judy was the most loving and attentive mother to Douglas (Karen) MacKenzie, 
Michael MacKenzie (dec),Jeffrey (Lynn) MacKenzie, Yvonne(Daniel)Lynn, and 
Gregory (Wendy)MacKenzie. Judy was also an exceptional Grammy to Lexie, Brianna 
(Dave), Jeremy (Amanda), Carolyn (Sarah), Torie, Taylor, Zac,Michael, 
Caitlin,Jackson, Jame, Charlie, and Maggie and Great-Grammy,to Mackenzie 
(Macy)and Scottie. Her grandkids meant everything to her, and she took an active 
role in anything and everything they loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael, and her siblings, 
Betty,Lynette,Jacqueline,Jim and Jack.

She is survived by her oldest brother, John, and countless nieces and nephews.

Judy found joy in her daily farm life, including raising animals, tending her 
garden, canning, and teaching younger generations. During harvest, she could be 
found in the tractor with a grandchild by her side.She also loved to sew and 
passed on the skill to grandkids and 4H students.

Judy served her community in a variety of ways. She was president of the library 
board for a number of years, inspired by her love of reading.Doug and Judy were 
also honored for their lifelong contributions to the community of Woodland  
serving as Grand Marshals of the Labor Day parade in 2023.

In lieu of flowers, Judy requested donations to her favorite charity, St.Jude 
Children's research Hospital.

A Celebration of Judy's life will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa 
on June 28, 2024 from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m.

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