Judith "Judy" Anne Powers

January 31, 1942 - January 23, 2021

Judith “Judy” Anne (Yost) Powers, 78, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1942, with her identical twin sister, Patricia Lee (Yost) Berndt, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Gustave and Aletea (Taylor-Parker) Yost. Judy attended Cosmetology School after graduating high school in 1960. During Cosmetology School she met Jack Powers. They were married on June 10, 1961. They had three children while moving around South West Michigan for the first five years of marriage for Jack’s insurance job. They ended up moving to Illinois and eventually built a home at Lake Petersburg, where they still reside. They have thoroughly enjoyed living at the lake, along with their kids, grandkids, extended family and friends. We all have many beautiful memories that were made at Lake Petersburg. She worked for Menard Electric Coop for 25 years, where she was the first friendly smile you saw every time you entered the office. Judy loved God deeply! Judy and Jack enjoyed attending West Side Christian Church in Springfield. She lived her life shining with God’s love emanating from her beautiful smile. She truly had the kindest and most beautiful soul. Judy is survived by her husband, Jack; her children, Jon Powers, Julie (husband Dan) Pfister and Jerome Powers; her grandchildren, Kayla (husband Jeff) Robertson, Breanne Powers (fiancé Korrie Davis), David Pfister and Alicia Pfister; her siblings, twin sister Patricia Berndt, Lori (husband Gary) Feerick, Ron (wife Judy) Yost, Mike (wife Dianne) Yost and Jeff (wife Carole) Yost; stepmother, Florence Yost; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved dog, Dudley. Judy was preceded in death by Aletea Yost (mother), Gustave Yost (father) and David Parker (brother). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:30am CST, located Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg, Illinois, with Pastor Mike Harney officiating. Due to the pandemic we ask that everyone practice social distancing, wear a face covering while attending the service, and be safe. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse Organization at P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607 or West Side Christian Church at 2850 Cider Mill Lane, Springfield, Illinois 62702. Please visit Judy’s online obituary at hurleyfh.com to leave condolences and share memories with her family.