Judith Marie (Chadd) Akers, 74, passed away on November 5, 2016 at the North Platte Care Center.
She was born on March 27, 1942 to Alva and Pearl (Cederburg) Chadd. After graduating high school in North Platte, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps from 1960 to 1963. She was stationed in Fort McClellan, Alabama. Judy then moved to California where she married Glenn Simmons on July 1, 1964. They divorced on July 12, 1979. While they were married, they were very active with the Boy Scouts of America. On November 11, 1984, Judy married Lee Akers. They divorced on September 10, 1997. She returned to North Platte to be with her family. Judy was an active member of the Harvest Christian Fellowship. She had a strong belief in her Lord Jesus Christ and loved to write cards and letters for the writing ministry. Judy held many different jobs during her lifetime, but her favorites included care giving and volunteering at the North Platte Community Child Care as a Grandma. Judy lived a full rich life and will be remembered for her love of people. She loved to write cards and letters to people to encourage them to live life with gusto.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Alva and Pearl Chadd; her brother, Larry Chadd; and sisters, Twila (Chadd) Shafer and Marilyn (Chadd) Houck.
Judy is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends throughout various states.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Judith will be laid to rest on December 2, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Fort McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.