Dr. Judy Mcardle

Dr. Judy A. McArdle, of Westville, passed away at 3:17pm, Friday, April 8, 2016, at her home. She was born on August 18, 1944, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Frank and Ruth {Wilson} McArdle, both deceased. Judy graduated from the University of Illinois and received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and worked as a Psychologist. Judy had a passion and love of animals. She was always rescuing strays and a supporter of the local humane society. She had four cats who were family, Gracie, Wolf, Opal, and Tom-tom, and encouraged everyone around her to rescue animals. Not only was Judy a brilliant academic, but a supporter of the arts. Judy loved to draw, listen to music, and was a voracious reader. She was a runner, mushroom hunter, horse-back rider, and had a green thumb that could grow anything. She will be missed by all, especially by friends in Decatur. Judy will also be dearly missed by: her brother, Gary McArdle of Westville; her sisters, Diane Saddler & Brenda Erickson, both of Danville; her nieces & nephews, Dr. Tracy McArdle, Dr. Amber McArdle, Brock McArdle, & Jenna Maxian, whom she was extremely proud of and of their accomplishments and was a huge advocate for education. She will also be missed by her special friend, Charles Goodwin. A celebration of Judy's life will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel, Westville. Visitation will be held 11:00am to 1:00pm prior to her service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Sandusky Cemetery, Westville. Memorial donations may be given in her name to Humane Society.

Visitation Apr 14, 2016 Thursday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel 414 S. State Street Westville, IL 61883 Service Apr 14, 2016 Thursday, 1:00 PM Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel 414 S. State Street Westville, IL 61883 Final Resting Place Sandusky Cemetery rural Westville, IL 61883