Judith Ann Allen

Judith Ann Allen 79 Chesterfield Township, Michigan March 4, 1943 - Dec 30, 2022 Whether you were her neighbor, a client, an old friend, or a new acquaintance, Judy loved to share stories and thoroughly enjoyed adventures in conversation with just about everyone. Her musical talents, comic relief, zest for life, willingness to connect, and sense of adventure made her the great friend, cherished sister, and loving mother who will be missed beyond measure and forever held in our hearts. Despite being thrown curve balls that would impact her health, Judy wanted to be part of life in every way possible. Judy died peacefully surrounded by loved ones as a result of what many would say was a broken heart just a couple of months after her beloved husband of nearly 37 years, David Allen. Judith Ann Broth was born in Detroit, moved to St. Clair Shores, and graduated from Lakeview High School 1961. Her first marriage to Bob Read in 1965 granted her the privilege of becoming a mother to her daughter Leslie in 1969 and son Scott in 1971. Living in Traverse City in the early years of having a family, Judy started her own salon appropriately named "Judith's" in 1971. Although her marriage to Bob came to a close, her drive to propel herself into her own career as a licensed cosmetologist for Adrien Arpel at Lord and Taylor as she moved to Clinton Township in 1978 was just getting started. Other roles she held included being a saleswoman for Pitney Bowes and Savin Photocopiers through the early 80's. She did all this while still managing the popular demand of giving permanent waves to friends and family alike. In November of 1985, Judy married David Allen in a notable community wedding. The union came as a result of David and Judy's high school children Lorin and Leslie who played matchmakers at a local Big Boy over ice cream just six months earlier. They became a new family of seven plus two dogs Gritters and Pepper and Judy and Dave lived happily ever after. Judy continued styling hair and retired after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She restlessly pivoted to a career with Mary Kay as a sales representative. After developing Parkinson's disease years later, Judy shared her knowledge with Dave who continued coloring her hair as needed. Judy enjoyed proficiency with the piano, loved dancing regularly Friday nights, and taught family dance lessons Saturday mornings. Judy and Dave shared happy times in Northern Michigan cross country skiing and fishing; golfing at the Villages in Florida. They stole their dog Bebe from neighbor Krista resulting in a fun and playful shared custody situation. Judy enjoyed family dinners and desserts for breakfast. Her home was always full of music, where she taught karaoke through the Shadooby method of bypassing lyrics. She loved being a grandmother and shopping with her sisters Toni and Annette. Judy and Dave loved their family and cherished being good neighbors. Judy was preceded in death by her husband David Allen, her sister Annette Guswiler, and her parents Rosemary (Froh) and Anton Broth. She is survived by her sister Toni Hurst (Greg), daughter Leslie Read, son Scott Read (Melody), stepchildren: Lorin Allen-Bradner (Mike), Davey Allen (Lisa), Barb Allen (Erik), as well as grandchildren: Chantel, Armin, Meaghan, Tommy, Sarah, Max, Jenny, and Isabella. Her nieces and nephews Linda Lamerato (John), Lori Reynolds (Tim), Jennifer Gardner (Tim), Tom Guswiler (Cathy), John Read, and Tom Read (Jill) were also near and dear to her heart. The visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 6:00 p.m., Thursday January 5, 2023 at Wasik Funeral Home - Gendernalik Chapel, 35259 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, MI 48047. Instate at 9:30 a.m. with Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday Jan 6, 2023 at St Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 S Nunneley Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48035 Donations can be made to St. Jude Research Children’s Hospital.

Judith Ann Allen

March 4, 1943 - December 30, 2022