Judy Jeanette Ledbetter Cummins

Judy Jeanette Ledbetter Cummins

MURTAUGH – Judy Jeanette Ledbetter Cummins was born on Jan. 15, 1948, to James Mack and Virgie Almeda (Gudgell) Ledbetter. She was the second of three children. She had one brother and one sister, Jimmy and Janice. She lived in Kimberly, Idaho, until her freshman year of high school when her family moved to Murtaugh. It was there that she met and fell in love with her brown-eyed, eternal husband, Allen. Their love was well known and admired. They had many wonderful times together. She adored being by Allen's side.

Judy had a passion for the outdoors. She had great memories of camping, fishing, horseback riding, and target shooting. She loved to tell her kids and grand kids how she could out shoot all her friends (even Allen).

Judy took great pride in being a wife and a mother. It is where she truly shined. Together, Allen and Judy had four children, Jill, Eric, Christy, and Robby. Judy was a wonderful mother. She diligently supported her kids in anything they attempted. You would always find her on the sidelines and in the seats cheering them on. She was their biggest fan. That pride extended to her grandchildren as well. She would often drive hours just to hear a song, watch a game or rodeo. She was always there to give her children courage. Her greatest joy was having family around. Her home was always open.

Judy was an exceptional homemaker. She loved to cook. While her kids were still at home, she cooked three meals a day. She often said that she had the best one-on-one time over pancakes. She treasured time with family and friends hosting beautiful dinner parties, but found as much joy in even the simplest treats. She was an accomplished seamstress. It seemed she could fix anything. It was a talent she first learned from her grandmother. Through years of hard work it was a skill she mastered.

After her children left home, Allen and Judy enjoyed years of travel. They also were able to spend a lot of time serving their faith. They served a mission to Grenada in 2001. She served in the Boise Idaho Temple for three years, then in the Twin Falls Temple for three years. She was an avid genealogy buff. She loved researching and performing work for her ancestors.

Judy had a light and infectious laugh (a trait she passes to her daughters). She had a bright, sweet smile. She loved to serve and taught her children the joys of serving others. Her generous heart was one of her greatest attributes. Judy was loved by so many. Her sweet spirit will be missed.

Judy died on Tuesday evening, Oct. 1, 2013, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She faced a daunting challenge with dignity, strength, and optimism. She is a shining example to her family and friends of hope. She had the strength of a warrior with the grace and dignity of a queen.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Allen Lin Cummins; her children, Jill (Mark) Johnson, Eric (Suzy) Cummins, Christy (Tyson) Hansen, and Robby (Mary) Cummins; 11 grandchildren, Emma, Ellen, Brandt, Sloan, Isaac, Connor, Wyatt, Jolie, Dillon, Valette, and Jenny; and her sister, Janice (Earl) Wood.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Almeda and J.M. Ledbetter; her brother, Jimmy Ledbetter; and her granddaughter, Isabelle Cummins.

Judy's family would like to thank Dr. Sara Johnson, Dr. Banu Symington, the staff at the Mountain States Tumor Institute, and the St. Luke's hospice care staff. Your faith, encouragement, and care made Mom's journey the best it could be. We appreciate the long hours working to give mom the best, most up to date treatments available. You have been a blessing to Judy and her family. You have our sincerest thanks.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Luke's MSTI Center in Judy's name.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Murtaugh LDS Church with Bishop Levi Perkins officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Reflections of History Mausoleum in Twin Falls.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Murtaugh LDS Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.