Judith A. Via, 82, of Big Springs, Texas, formerly of Brazil, passed away September 1, 2020. She was born July 22, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN. the daughter of Wilton Albert Via and Louise Naomie Nation Via. She graduated from Mooresville High School in 1956. She continued her education at Indiana State University, graduating in 1973.
Her work career was mainly in bookkeeping, clerical work, and with the Morris Plan. She was also a civil service worker with the Federal Government, level GS-9 from 1981-2009.
She attended many churches over the years including Methodist, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal Churches.
Some of her favorite hobbies were reading, being in her home and spending time with her dogs. She enjoyed music, being by the sea and reading the Bible. A favorite memory of hers was hiking in the mountains in the Phoenix area, climbing and the descent.
She is survived by her children, Dana Kirk of Brazil and Lisa Kirk Petrowski (Joe) of Big Springs, TX; grandchildren, J.D. Miller (Rose), Sara Thomas (Josh), Lesley Watts, Justin, Jeremy, Jacob, Katrina and Valerie Petrowski; great-grandchildren, Michaela, Karli, Laila, Hunter, Dillion, Garrett, Kylie, Kaitlyn, Jase, Kyler, Kashton and Koby; one great-great-grandson Beckham; brother, Daniel Via of Champaign, IL; one sister Rosemary Walter of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Nancy Haggerty; her first husband and father of her children, Merlin Terrel Kirk.
Visitation will be held Tuesday September 8, 2020 from 5-7 at French Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00pm at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hall, IN with Pastor Kenny Thomas officiating. Post a note of condolence at www.frenchfuneralhome.com

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