Judith Eileen Palmer, 67, of 806 Heather Drive, St. Marys, died Dec. 23, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

She was born Aug. 22, 1941, in Celina, to Howard and Velanda Grieshop Palmer.

Surviving is a sister, Betty Ann, St. Marys.

She was a member and volunteer at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, and taught CCD for many years, served as lector and office receptionist.

Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Anthony Cutcher officiating. Burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Contributions can be made to the Adopt-A-Student Program at the church or Friends of Holy Rosary school.