Judith A. Fye, 84, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Addington Place of Mount Pleasant surrounded by her family.
Judy was born September 25, 1940, in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis Faye and Frances Myrtle (Whately) Elder. She graduated from New London High School in 1958. On February 26, 1961, Judy was united in marriage to Ronald Fye in New London. The couple made their home on a farm just outside of Mount Pleasant, where Judy devoted herself to being a farmwife, raising their three daughters and managing the house. As the girls grew older and entered high school, Judy began working outside the home, driven by her deep love for being around people. Over the years, she served as a teacher’s aide at the elementary school, a waitress at Jerry’s Restaurant, and a cashier at Foster’s.
Judy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and formerly a member of the Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club. She played in women’s league, couple’s league with Ron, and was a talented slow-pitch player. A devoted fan of Iowa Hawkeye sports, Judy especially loved watching Iowa Women’s Basketball. Above all else, Judy loved her family. She never missed an event, game, or activity that her children and grandchildren were a part of. Judy was proud to be a grandma and great grandma and treasured the time she was able to spend with her grandsons and great granddaughter.
Judy is survived by three daughters Rhonda Plimmer of Johnston, Julie (Evan) Sunde of Ankeny, Christy Fye of Johnston; four grandchildren Mitch (Lindsey) and Jared Plimmer, Eric and Jacob Sunde; great granddaughter Lilla; sister Janice Thornburg of New London; and brother Bruce Elder of St. Regis, Montana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, sister Pam Morrison and infant brother Larry Dean Elder.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory. Pastor Trey Hegar will officiate. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Visitation will be held 1:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory, the family will not be present. Memorial funds have been established for Addington Place of Mount Pleasant and EveryStep Hospice. The Olson-Powell Chapel is caring for Judy and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com