Judy K. Ulrey

Judy K. Ulrey, 59, of North Manchester, IN., passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:40 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 12, 1952 in Rochester, IN to Harold R. and Esther M. (Lewis) Wrightsman, both of Silver Lake, IN. She was a member of the Wabash Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a beloved housewife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed feeding her dogs, many cats, hummingbirds, squirrels, and wild birds. She also appreciated setting outside on her porch and conversing with friends and neighbors. She married Gerald Scott Ulrey Jr. on August 7, 1970. He survives in North Manchester, IN. Other survivors include three daughters, Michelle Waters, Michigan, Maria Blair of North Manchester, IN, and Nicole Ulrey of Claypool, IN, and five grandchildren. Two sisters, Joyce (Tom) Higgs, Harlan, IN, Debra Wrightsman, Ft, Wayne, IN, and one brother, Michael Wrightsman, Silver Lake, IN. She was preceded in death by her youngest brother, Jerry Wrightsman. Memorial Service will be December 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3741 W 100 S, Wabash, IN. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Ben Barker will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Judy K. Ulrey, memorial contributions may be made to the: Animal Shelter of Wabash County, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN. To send a private condolence to the Ulrey family, use the condolence link on the Homepage.