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Judy Ann Oudman, age 81 of McBain, passed away at her home on Monday, November 11, 2024 with her daughters by her side. Judy was born on January 3, 1943 in Cadillac to Marshall and Ethelmae (Disbrow) Cooley. She married Alvin Oudman at the McBain Baptist Church in 1976.

Judy attended the Northland Community Church, and had driven school bus for McBain Public Schools for 27 years and retired in 2005. She enjoyed working in the flower garden, spending time outdoors, cake decorating, reading, playing Aggravation and going to the casino. Most of all she cherished time spent with her family.

Judy is survived by her daughters; Sandy (Ken) Wiltzer of Marion, and Sue (Roger) Monhead of Kalkaska, 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, siblings; Linda Marshall of Cadillac, Kathy (Chuck) Payne of Cadillac, and Karen Cooley of Cadillac, daughter in-law Gwen (Dustin) Stonyers of Colorado, and sister in-law Linda Segar of Muskegon as well as many in-laws and step relatives, lifelong beloved friends, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin Oudman, sons; Daniel (Shelly) Allen and Kenneth Allen, grandson James Merry III and Michael Merry, great-grandson Carsen Galloup, brother Larry Cooley, in-laws; Robert Oudman and Donald (Elnora) Mulder, and Jack Marshall, niece Amy Jo Weaver and nephew Todd Marshall.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 14 at the Northland Community Church with Rev. David Keller officiating the service. Visitation will take place from 6:00PM- 8:00PM on Wednesday evening also at the church. A luncheon will take place at the church following the service. Burial will take place in the Richland Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the Cadillac Fire Department. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain. Thoughts and prayers can be expressed by visiting the obituary online at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com