Judith Ann Smith 1948-2025
Judith “Judy” Ann (Hollenbach) Smith, 77, of Moores Hill, passed away on September 23, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 2, 1948 to the late John and Theresa Hollenbach as the third of six children.
In Judy’s younger years, she was always the life of the party and made many memories with friends. Most will remember “Judy Judy Judy” tending bar at DJ’s Place, Milan Railroad Inn, The Irish Bowl, and Moores Hill American Legion. Judy will tell you her greatest accomplishment was becoming a mother to six, grandmother, great-grandmother, and even great-great-grandmother. She even loved being a fur-grandma, especially to her boxer, Ollie. Judy also enjoyed spending time at the casino, daydreaming of winning the lottery, ordering from the home shopping network, and going on trips with her daughters, especially the cruise to Alaska.
She is survived by her two sisters Patricia Holt of Harrison, OH, Terry (Tom) Wissing of Versailles, IN; brother Daniel Hollenbach of Cincinnati, OH; two sons Michael (Karalyn) Smith of Rising Sun, IN, Daniel (Olivia) Myers of Milan, IN; two daughters Nicole (Steven) Able of Greensburg, IN, Courtney (Doug Puckett) Myers of Moores Hill, IN; daughter-in-law Debbie Smith of Milan, IN; 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her mother Theresa Hollenbach, father John Hollenbach, stepmother Elenor (Polly) Hollenbach, brother John (Beaver) Hollenbach, sister Diane Popp, son Mark Smith and son Jeffrey Smith.
A celebration of life will be held at the Milan American Legion Patio on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 4pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Paws of Dearborn County in the Honor of Judy.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: PO Box 243. Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Judy.