Judith Ann "Judy" Spoor

With heavy hearts, we annouce the passing of Judith Ann "Judy" Spoor, 87, of Fairland, on March 14, 2024, at Ashford Place in Shelbyville, IN. Born on April 26, 1936, in Nashville, Judy was the daughter of Charles D. and Emma Mae (Crabtree) Miller. She was united in marriage to Arthur W. "Art" Spoor, on November 28th, 1986, who survives her.

Judy is lovingly remembered by her children: Dana C. (Shadley) Harrell (Greg), Eric A. Redifer (Kathy), Laure A. Redifer (Nick), Christopher R. Redifer, Tricia D. Spoor (Rob), Troy D. Spoor, and Adam B. Spoor (Lisa). She also leaves behind siblings Carol J. Fouts, Mary E. Miller-Stolz, and C. Norman Miller, as well as nine grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey A. Redifer, former husband Gene Shadley, her brothers Jim, Tom, and Joe Miller, and her sister Margee Hamilton.

As a 1954 graduate of Kubasaki American High School, in Okinawa, Japan, Judy later earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1961. She was an active member of the New Life Methodist church community, and retired from the Shelbyville News in 1999. She found joy in volunteering with the Moral Township Fire Department, Eastern Star member and enjoyed leisure activities like reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville, followed by a funeral service officiated by Pastor Andy Lee. Memorial contributions in Judy's honor may be made to the Moral Township Fire Department.

Though Judy's physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace, knowing she made a lasting impact on those around her.