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Judith Shelley Obituary

Shelley, Judith Helen (nee Baker) Judy, aged 75, passed away November 4, 2013. Judy is the beloved mother of the late Mike, and surviving children, Kitty, Meg (husband: Rich) Heier, Dan (wife: Karen) and Elizabeth; proud grandmother of Drew and Alana Heier, and Danny, Jr. and Matthew Shelley; loving daughter of the late Lawrence "Bud" Baker (born Tweedy) and Helen J. Baker (nee Flood); loving sister of the late Mike Baker; sister-in-law, Ginny; and niece, Kris (Jim) Wylder; adored granddaughter of the late Alice (nee Kernan) and Robert Baker, and the late Emmett and Josephine Flood (nee Sullivan); much loved friend of many. Proud "Mercy Girl" and 1956 graduate of Mercy High School. Retired legal assistant. Residences included: Chatham, Rosemoor, Chicago Heights, Alsip, Crestwood and Palos Heights. At rest, Assumption Cemetery. Judy was delighted to be of Irish descent. Here's to Judy: Slainte! We love you and miss you.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 21, 2013.

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Betty Katsaros

November 24, 2013

Wonderful to see these photos of Judy! I had the privilege to visit with Judy these past 3 1/2 years, and always looked forward to my time with her. I admired her so very much!
I miss you, dear friend!

Kevin Abney

November 21, 2013

Our family has SO many memories of our friend and neighbor Judy Shelley. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time of loss. I remember her smile and giggle with fondness. :) We are glad to get to see her a couple of years ago. Rest in peace Judy.

Rita Bragiel

November 21, 2013

My condolences to Judy's family. I worked with Judy for a short while at Bell Boyd & Lloyd and thought she was the sweetest person. Very kind and very funny. She always wore a smile. Rest in peace Judy.

Judy Baker Shelley. Late 1950's.

Meg Shelley

November 21, 2013

Judy: Student and young mother.

Kitty Shelley

November 20, 2013

Judy's Youth

Kitty Shelley

November 20, 2013

Judy's Early Years

Kitty Shelley

November 20, 2013

November 20, 2013

I sure do remember Judith she always sat behind me in most of our classes.my name started with A. I remember her smile, laugh and pleasant manner.
My condolences to all her family, another Mercy girl,
Barbara Ambrose McCorry

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