Judith Scherer

Judith Diane Scherer, 83, of Scott City died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Chaffee Nursing Home.

She was born Sept. 3, 1938 in Benton, Missouri, to Paul C. and Cleta G. Kirby Pattengill. She and Vernon "Sheenie" Scherer were married Aug. 15, 1959, in Benton. He passed away May 31, 2018.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Benton, where she played the piano and was Bible school and Sunday school teacher for many years before converting to the Catholic faith and joining St. Denis Parish in Benton.

Judy worked several years at The Democrat Advertiser before working her dream job as the manager of the greenhouse at Diebold Orchard in Benton for over 30 years. She had many loyal customers she gave gardening advice to who also became lifelong friends.

She was a member of the Benton Extension Club, Red Hat Society, Master Gardener and honorary member of the Kelly FFA.

She enjoyed anything that had to do with flowers, and it was apparent if you saw her flower gardens anywhere she lived. She was an avid junker and loved antiques, which was evident by the many "treasures" she owned.

Survivors include two sons, Chris L. (Donna) Scherer of Kelso, Missouri, and Jeff A. (Tina) Scherer of Benton; two daughters, Nancy A. (Bill) Williams of Jackson and Julie E. (Bobby) Schott of Benton; seven grandchildren, Megan Kerns, Dustin LeGrand, Kaylee Scherer, Kenzie Scherer, Christina Scherer, John Scherer and Paul Scherer; three great-grandchildren, Baylie Kerns, Kora Kerns and Bennett LeGrand; brother, Gary L. (Lorna) Pattengill of Laguna Beach, California; two sisters, Melissa A. Schiwitz of Scott City and Beverly J.(Ken) Johnson of Cape Girardeau; brother-in-law, Bob (Ann) Scherer of Venice, Florida; and sister-in-law, Libby Scherer of Cape Girardeau.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three grandchildren, Allen, Benjamin and Baby Schott; and great-grandchild, Emery LeGrand.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Benton.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton, with Monsignor Normand Varone officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Kelly High School FFA Chapter for the enrichment of the greenhouse program.