Judy Gail Willis

Judy Gail Willis, age 64, passed away from cancer Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at home in Bartow. Born January 20, 1948 in Ironton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Bessie Mays. Mrs. Willis was a Baptist and had worked as an Executive Secretary for the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 19 years before retiring. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Larry D. Willis of Bartow, two sons; Matthew Todd Willis (Heather) of Madisonville, TN, Ryan Nicholas Willis of Bartow, and her grandchildren; Joshua Matthew Willis of Orlando, Stephanie Miller, and Chance Matthew Willis, both of Madisonville, TN. She also leaves behind four brothers; Lewis Buford Mays (Ruie) of Flatwoods, KY, Allen Mays (Linda) of Ironton, OH, Estell W. Mays (Karen) of Ironton, OH, David L. Mays (Edythe) of South Point, OH, a sister Ruth Geraldine Allen of South Point, OH, and sixteen nephews and eight nieces. Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow, where the family will receive friends Friday, October 19th from 6PM to 8PM. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, October 20th at 11:00 AM at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Ironton, OH care of Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church Service Center, 495 East Summerlin St., Bartow, FL,