Judith Kay "Judy" (Poole) Best Hittle

Judith Kay “Judy” (Poole) Best Hittle, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

She was born May 7, 1942, in Rushville, the daughter of George and Beatrice (Smith) Poole. On October 17, 1980, she married her husband of 45 years, William Andrew “Bill” Hittle, and he survives.

In addition to Bill, Judy is survived by her daughters, Debbie Fuller and husband, Jeff, of Waldron, Denise Overton of Jamestown, and Deanna Best of Shelbyville; son, David Best and significant other, Cheryl; step-daughter, Melissa McMurrray and significant other, Jami, of Iowa; grandchildren, Jerrade Fuller and wife, Dena, Stacie Marlow and husband, Rick, Ashley Emmitt and husband, Zach, Carly Hudson, Brock Rosa, Dalton Rosa, Amanda Bowers and husband, Mike, Nisha McMurray, Kesha McMurray and Meko McMurray; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her cat, Babee.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Poole; half-sister, Donna Poole; half-brother, Gerald Poole; grandson, Kyle Fuller; and son-in-law, William Overton.

In 1960, Judy graduated from Connersville High School.

Judy retired in 2004 from Ford Motor Company, where she worked in the cafeteria. She had previously worked as a beautician and secretary.

She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her family.

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be from 2 to 3 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

The Celebration of Judy’s life will follow at 3 pm, Saturday, with Sister Joan Miller officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Judy’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.