Judith “Judy” Ann Mihill, 82, of Winchester, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at her home.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 3 PM at Liberty Baptist Church, 29110 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg Virginia with Pastor Keith Warren officiating. Entombment will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 11 AM at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Mihill was born on October 25, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Roy and Kathryn Burke. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard James Mihill; son, Richard James Mihill Jr. and brother, Roy Randolph Burke Jr.
Judith was known to her husband as “Honey”, siblings as “Sis”, by her friends as “Judy” and to her family as “Mom”, “Momma”, “Aunt Judy” and “Mamaw”. In her younger years she worked as a Secretary at United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund. Judy dedicated her life to serving others. She sang in her church choir, served in the meals ministry and the media ministry. She and her husband served together as missionaries with Outreach to Asia Nationals.
Judy is survived by her ten daughters, Starr K. Thurman (Kenneth), Joy L. Semelsberger (Mike), Judith A, Mihill, Bonnie M. Mihill, Rebecca G. Mihill, K. Dawn Mihill, Lana D. Barrett (Phil), Tammy N. Ashley (Craig), Kimberly G. Mihill and Sharon L. Mihill; two sons, Timothy M. Mihill (Julie) and Matthew L. Mihill (Laura); sister, Bonnie Bickish; 30 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
The Mihill family would like to thank you for your outpouring of love and prayers during our time of grief. Your expression of love is appreciated and a great comfort to us all.
Please join us for a time of fellowship following the funeral service at the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 29110 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, Virginia 22657 or at washedintheblood.org.
I never had the chance to meet Judy but I can tell you she raised a wonderful daughter and Bonnie. With all the stories that she would tell me of her mom over these last months, she sounded like a great mom a fun lady and I really wish I could’ve met her. God has taken home an angel.
My wife, Ruth and I have had the privilege to meet Judith and Richard when they accompanied their daughter, Sharon, to Center Point Bible Church to give updates on her work in, New Guinea!
We shall meet one day again, in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As Jesus spoke to his Disciples, he said “Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God, believe in
Me also. In My Fathers House are many rooms, if that were not so, would I have told you that I am
going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back
and take you with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place I am going.” John 14:1-4
Judith and Richard have now experienced the reality of things Hoped for!
Prayers for all of the family, for Peace and Strength, in hours and days ahead.
Your Mom and Dad are Missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and especially you Tim and Kim since heard about your mom’s possible passage into the arms of Jesus.
I had the privilege of meeting Judy in a small group Bible study along with two of her daughters. What a delight to have the opportunity to meet this lovely lady. A smile would always show up on my face when I would spot her out and about in Winchester with one or two of her daughters. She was so easy to spot with her cute hairbows in her beautiful white hair. What joy there must be in heaven that she has arrived. Looking forward to seeing her again. My heart sorrows in the passing of Judy from our lives on this side of heaven. Prayers for all of the family to carry on with out her. Remember the funny and wonderful things she did for you.
Aunt Judy will be missed. She was one of the happiest and kindest people I have ever met.
Many memories of your mom. The first time we met I was 9 I think. She reached out and I can still feel the warmth of that hug. What a wonderful example of how to show Jesus love to others she was. Will miss her and your dad every day. God’s blessings on you all. love you.
Throughout the years I always looked forward to the times I was able to spend with Aunt Judy and Uncle Dick. Imagining the reunion of our loved ones brings a smile to my face. To know that one day we will all be reunited brings an overwhelming sense of joy to my heart.
You were a joy the moment I met you!
Although I only met you once, You gave me a lifetime of memories to carry with me from just one evening of shared laughter and love.
I thank you sweet precious Mrs. Myhill for shareing your beautiful family with me.
Until I see you again, I will be praying for “your” family, “my” friends.
Love Ramey