Birth date: May 18, 1954 Death date: Nov 15, 2023
Judy Barker Austin, 69 Judy Barker Austin passed away on November 15, 2023. She valiantly fought many illnesses before suffering a pulmonary embolism causing her heart's last beat. Before that heart gave out, it pumped a lot of l Read Obituary
I remember this car. I will always remember Judy as a Christian friend through the good and bad times, through football at Alabama, roommates and even a trip we flew together to her grandmothers Russian Orthodox funeral in Wisconsin .
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Cindy Lindner
I lost a family member that was also a good friend unexpectedly, Judy Barker Austin. You see we had married and divorced the same man.
I had a daughter, Christi Austin Smith that Judy was a step Mom to, then Judy had Stephen Austin, Jenny Austin Little and Kate Austin Karkow which I loved very much too.
We were the rarity that always got along and stayed friends even after divorce.
So to lose this person, I hurt and cried this morning and I hurt for the children.
But Judy would not want us to cry, she would say get out there and live every day to the fullest.
Judy was very smart, she was a retired college professor, she was a public speaker, a published author all the while raising three kids, she was an excellent southern cook and a University of Alabama graduate and a huge Bama football fan!
But what I admired the most was her optimism! Taking the high road was her mantra. She encouraged students and friends all her life to achieve their goals.
She made friends everywhere she lived and she loved to travel. I remember her calling me one day that Iowa was cold and she was going to the beach by herself to sit in the sun. She asked if she could stop by Tallahassee to see me on the way and I said come on. She spent the night and we had a great visit.
Judy loved life, God and her church, her children, grandsons Austin, Deanie and Cameron and her friends......and we loved her.
Till we meet again.....Roll Tide!
Please accept my sincere condolences. I worked with Judy at Indian Hills. She was always a joy to see and visit. She will be missed by many.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. In loving memory of Judy Barker Austin
Katie and David We are sorry for your loss
She will be missed. She was a great person, praying for her family.
