Judith Verona Franz

In Loving Memory of Our Mom:
Judith Verona Heywood Franz was born in Libertyville, Il on March 25, 1946 to Darlene and Robert Heywood. She grew up in the Antioch area where she made many lifelong friends.
Judy retired from the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa Fl in 2008, after a 26-year career as a dedicated civil service employee. She was a fiercely independent, kind, compassionate and a giving women who always put others before herself. Her children, grand & great grandchildren and her family were her world. Her hobbies were bingo, scratch off lottery tickets and crocheting. She specialized in baby blankets with matching beanies and shoulder blankets for her local nursing home patients so they would be wrapped in warmth and love. She is survived by her 4 children: Tonya (Barry), Jody, Dorn (Cliff) and Brian (Regina). 7 Grandchildren: Brandon (Amanda), Thomas (Danielle), Zachary, Devon, Brock, Aaron and Noah. 3 Great Grandchildren: Jaxson, Saige and due any day Logan. Her sister Pat, her twin brother Jerry and his wife Betty and her sister in law Vivian. As well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Corine and brother Ernie.
Mom will be missed greatly, her unconditional love and support for her children will live for ever in all our hearts. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the St. Jude Research Hospital in her honor, an organization she passionately believed in and always donated to when she could.