Judith {Judy} Burdette Shry

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Burdette Shry, 67, of Woodsboro, Maryland, loving wife of Carroll Lee Shry, Jr., passed away Sunday, February 7, after a brief illness.

Judy married Carroll Lee the day following his graduation from the University of Maryland in 1965. They enjoyed a wonderful life together and just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on January 22nd.

Born June 23rd, 1942, in Frederick, Maryland,

Judy was the daughter of Elizabeth Miles Burdette and the late William Edwin Burdette. She spent her life creating a legacy of love to her friends, her family, and the many animals she nurtured.

Surviving in addition to her loving husband, Carroll, is her mother, Elizabeth Miles Burdette, and her brother James William Burdette. Judy is also survived by her beloved Godchildren Carroll and Warren Zentz, of Thurmont, Maryland; Jessica Zentz-Ridenour and husband John Ridenour, of Emmitsburg, Maryland; and Gregory Stull and wife Dr. Chellie Stull, of Walkersville, Maryland.

She will be fondly remembered by dear friends Candy and Bill Zentz, Phil Arnold, and Paul Stull. Judy will also be remembered and missed by her many family members and close friends.

Judy was the consummate people person who cultivated close and lasting friendships. She is fondly remembered by her coworkers at the Pediatric Center of Frederick County, the Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City, Maryland; professors of Agricultural Education at West Virginia University; Ideal Farms Dairy; and the Woodsboro Livestock Auction.

As a homemaker, she loved entertaining friends and family at Common Glory, the family farm.

Some of her most enjoyable days were spent taking her Godchildren, as well as others, for rides on the horses, wagons and tractors at Common Glory. She also thoroughly enjoyed supporting youth who were involved in 4-H, the FFA, and the many activities at The Great Frederick Fair.

Judy was also an outdoors person, and she loved working in her yard and garden. Many days were spent with her husband Carroll not only planting and nurturing flowers, trees, and shrubs at their home, but also doing landscaping for others that would help beautify their home.

Judy graduated from Frederick High School, class of 1960. She enjoyed keeping in touch with her childhood friends from Adamstown, Maryland, members of her graduating class from Frederick High School, as well as the members of the Woodsboro Dance Club.

Throughout her life, Judy was an active member of the Forest Grove United Methodist Church and The United Methodist Women.

Visitation: See above information

Services: A celebration of Judy's life will be held during a Memorial Service on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Stauffer Funeral Home chapel, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Maryland. The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Friends and family will be invited to share special memories during the celebration of Judy's life. Inurnment service will be held privately.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Forest Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 15, Tuscarora, Maryland, 21790.