Judith Ann (Colvin) Pankey, 83

Judith Ann (Colvin) Pankey, 83, of formally of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington, Indiana, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on April 16, 1943, in Washington, Indiana to the late Bernard and Virginia (Gough) Colvin. 

Judy worked as a program analyst at Crane Naval Service Warfare Center, where she dedicated many years of service before retiring in 2010. During her career, she was also a member of the Federally Employed Women at Crane. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where she remained connected to her faith. Judy especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, who meant so much to her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debby Bowers; brother, Donald Colvin; and great-grandson, Jakob King. Judy is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Karen (Joe) Sherfick; grandchildren, Carissa King, Derrick Pendley, Dustin Pendley, Abigail Sherfick, Alec Sherfick; great- grandchildren, Hunter King, MaKayla King, Matthew King, Adrianne Pendley, Jacqueline Pendley; great-great-grandchildren, Riley King, Elias Gonzalez King, soon to arrive, Atticus King; and several cousins. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee, Indiana. Cremation was chosen according to her wishes, and a Burial of Ashes will be held at a later date in St. John Catholic Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Donations can be made online here: http://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/Donate? 

Online condolences may be made at www.blakefuneralhomes.com Blake Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Judith Ann Pankey.