Judi Robinson, (Judith Pauline Jeffers), 77, Crawfordsville, born to William H. and Beatrice Pauline (Brading) Jeffers on Sept. 29, 1945, in Clinton Hospital. With Dennis, lovingly by her side, Judi went to be in the arms of Jesus on Feb. 4, 2023, after a hard fight following heart surgery in December.
Judi grew up in Bloomingdale with her parents and siblings. She graduated from Turkey Run High School in 1963.
On June 20, 1964, Judi married the love of her life Dennis. They have three children, Darrin (Becky, more like a daughter than a daughter in law) Robinson, Deanna Goebel and Denise (Darrick Teague) Robinson. They have five grandchildren, Tiffany (Matt) Youngs, Dylan (Aubrey) Robinson, John (Katie McGann) Goebel, Lexi Robinson and Elijah Robinson-Teague. Great-grandchildren, Daxon and Dayde Robinson, Makenzie Youngs, Annabella Robinson and Baby Goebel due June 20.
Judi was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She was a strong Christian woman through and through, she was a lifelong member of New Hope Christian Church. In her younger days, she often could have been found delivering or making meals; in the nursery or the kitchen at the church. She loved helping, whether it was with the kids or the meals for church dinners and/or people in need.
Judi and Dennis had countless Adult Sunday School class dinners, most commonly known for her soup beans over the fire.
Judi had a very fulfilling job for ten years working at the Indiana Children’s Christian Home in Ladoga. What much more could you ask for, getting paid for doing things you love to do. Shopping and helping kids!
Judi had another fun job of taking care of a child with special needs at New Market School.
Judi really enjoyed working for many years at County Market making and serving food samples to her customers. She loved seeing the same people week after week to talk about how things were going with their families.
Judi enjoyed drives and car shows in their 57 Chevy (the one they dated in). She also enjoyed flea markets, garage sales and going out to eat.
Most of all, Judi loved her family and spending as much time as she could with all of them, especially those babies. As their best friend, Deanna and Denise already miss her so much and those the daily phone calls (sometimes several calls in the same day) How will I ever make a recipe again? She lit up when Darrin would walk in, just to say “Hey”. After being together for six decades, Dennis misses her more than any of us can imagine. She is missed by the old and young.
Judi’s favorite job titles were Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Oh, and of course “cat mom” to Paulie Mae.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Bill, John, Bob, Jayn and in-laws.
Judi is survived by her immediate family; her brother-in-law Bill Wittenmyer; sisters-in-law Carolyn Jeffers and Fran Robinson; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by their life long friends Tom and Katy Everson.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at New Hope Christian Church, Crawfordsville. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the church, with Michael Whitacre, officiating. Burial will be at Indian Creek Cemetery following the services.
Arrangements made by Sanders Funeral Home.
