Judy S. Stenger

July 30, 2024 at 2:01 p.m.


Judy Sharon Stenger, age 71, of Brookville died Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond following a lengthy illness.  

Born May 22, 1953 in Jackson County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Dolores (Gay) Abner.  On February 13, 1988 she was united in marriage to Steve Stenger, and he survives.  

Judy was retired from the former Ford/Visteon in Connersville where she had worked for many years.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookville, and the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.  In her leisure time she enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, crocheting and collecting McCoy pottery. 

Besides Steve, her loving husband of over 36 years, survivors include four children, Renae Lauer of Greenville, South Carolina, Lydia Lockhart of Connersville, William Rader of Lexington, Kentucky and Jenny Stenger of Brookville; one grandchild, Morgan Ross; two brothers, Ray Boles and Paul (Trisha) Abner all of Sand Gap, Kentucky.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Harrison; a brother, Ricky Abner; a daughter Vicki Stenger and a granddaughter, Rosie Lockhart.

Family and friends visited Monday, July 29, 2024 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Mike Holman and Rev. Leslie Washnock will officiate the Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 1:00 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Franklin County Cancer Assistance Now (FCCAN).  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Stenger family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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Judy Sharon Stenger, age 71, of Brookville died Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond following a lengthy illness.  

Born May 22, 1953 in Jackson County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Dolores (Gay) Abner.  On February 13, 1988 she was united in marriage to Steve Stenger, and he survives.  

Judy was retired from the former Ford/Visteon in Connersville where she had worked for many years.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookville, and the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.  In her leisure time she enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, crocheting and collecting McCoy pottery. 

Besides Steve, her loving husband of over 36 years, survivors include four children, Renae Lauer of Greenville, South Carolina, Lydia Lockhart of Connersville, William Rader of Lexington, Kentucky and Jenny Stenger of Brookville; one grandchild, Morgan Ross; two brothers, Ray Boles and Paul (Trisha) Abner all of Sand Gap, Kentucky.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Harrison; a brother, Ricky Abner; a daughter Vicki Stenger and a granddaughter, Rosie Lockhart.

Family and friends visited Monday, July 29, 2024 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Mike Holman and Rev. Leslie Washnock will officiate the Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 1:00 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Franklin County Cancer Assistance Now (FCCAN).  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Stenger family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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