"My deepest sympathy for your loss. May Jehovah the God of comfort give you peace during this time of sorrow. God promises to end the pain and heartache of sickness and death (Rev. 21:3,4). Thus Jesus said we will see them again, he even showed us what he can do when he raised Lazarus and others. John 5:28,29 give further assurances that Jesus will restore life to all those who are sleep in death. When you think of Mrs. Burgess reflect on God's promises. What a marvelous hope we have."
In loving memory of
Judith Ann Burgess
December 7, 1938 - August 17, 2016
Judith (Judy) A. Burgess of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 17 at the age of 77, after an extended illness.
Judy was born December 7, 1938 to Howard and Evelyn Rittenhouse. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana; moved to Arkansas, and eventually settled in Georgia. Judy was the beloved sister to Cheryl Ulmer, Glenn Rittenhouse, Ron Rittenhouse and Kenny Rittenhouse.
She had a career as an Avon District Manager, worked as Regional Manager for Simmons Market Research and then founded Burgess Amusements until retiring in 2000. Upon selling the business, Judith and her husband Joel travelled extensively. She was deeply involved and a beloved member of Rivercliff Lutheran Church, active in the Lutheran Womens Missionary League (LWML) and served on many church committees over her years including Teen Leader, Christmas Bazaar Co-Chair, President, of LWML, Advent By Candlelight co-Chair. Her hands were never idle as she folded bulletins or helped with many events. One of her favorite roles was story teller to the children
She is survived by her three daughters, Connie Barrow, Deb DeRoche (Steve), Tammy Schoenleb (Bill); grandchildren Wendy Blond (Keith), Daniel DeRoche (Jennifer), Jake Schoenleb and Josh Schoenleb; her great grandsons Lucas DeRoche and Vincent Blond.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joel, her parents, and brother Kenny Rittenhouse.
Viewing will be held Tuesday, August 23, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Byars Funeral Home, located at 155 Professional Park Dr., Cumming, GA 30040. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 24th at 3 p.m. at Rivercliff Lutheran Church located at 8750 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350, with reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Burgess Memorial at Rivercliff Lutheran Church.
Tributes
"Judy was a dear friend and we shared the loss of our husbands together and cried on each others shoulder and comforted each other and became very close! She is back with Joel and I know that is what she wanted. In loving memory of Judy and Joel! Barb Lunaburg"
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"So sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard, but time will help to ease the pain. My heart goes out to all of the family. GOD Bless you all! Connie's Loving Friend, Pam Webber"
"May God dry your tears with the soothing touch of his love and heal your grief with his gentle presence. Judy was a special lady. She and Joel will be greatly missed."
"I was honored to know both Joel and Judy for the past many years. My parents, Jeff and Dolly Kreiger and them used to frequent auctions in the Marietta area way back in the day. Since then, we were able to meet back up with them at the Sanibel Island 4th of July Parade every year. They were both incredibly sweet souls and are going to be missed greatly."
"Sending love and prayers to Debby, Tammy and Connie. We will really miss both Joel and Judy as we have spent many years with them on special holidays especially on Thanksgiving and Easter for the past 30 years. They were both down to earth people and we enjoyed being with them. We will keep all of you in our prayers.Don & Kathy DeRoche"
"Sending love and prayers to Connie, Debbie and Tammy..... Your mom was such a sweet and loving person. She will be missed so very much. Cat"