Judith Ann Haines

Judith Ann Haines, age 74, of West Branch, MI since 1998, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, under the wonderful care of The Villa at West Branch Nursing Home. The AuSable Valley Health Services is where she resided for many years, leading a wonderful and active life with great and passionate care. 

Judy was born on April 8, 1950, in Pontiac, MI, number 12 of thirteen children. Judy is survived by her siblings Donna Herr of Waterford, MI, Nancy Hodges and Gary Haines of Pontiac, MI, Darlene Beasley of Tampa, FL, and Johnny Haines of S. Pasadena, FI. She is also survived by a boatload of nieces, and nephews, all of which loved her very much. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Leanore Haines of Pontiac, also siblings Geraldine, Diane, and Susan, Melvin Haines, Richard Haines, Sharon Spicer, and Robert Haines. 

Judy loved being very active in the Special Olympics, of which she won many ribbons and medals. She was very active at the local Community Center where she had many friends. She loved bowling and was very proud of her 75-pin average. Judy loved going to the casino, spending the evening at the hotel, enjoying the hot tub and dinner at a good restaurant with her friends. Her passion for word search was unparalleled as well as jigsaw puzzles. 

Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will be on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Father Emmanuel Finbarr will officiate. A luncheon at G’s Pizzeria in West Branch to follow. 

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com