Judy Humphrey
UPDATE: Bits ‘n’ Pieces Quilt Guild made a donation to Honor Flight in memory of Judy. If you would like to send a condolence card to Judy’s husband, please send it here:
Russ Humphrey
44 Russell Road
Lonedell, MO 63060
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and fellow quilter, Judy Humphrey, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 22, 2026.
Judy was a beloved member and past president of our Guild and served for many years as chairperson of our Honor Flight Quilts Committee. She poured her heart into this work, organizing the making and presentation of quilts to veterans traveling with Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. Through her leadership, hundreds of veterans received a handmade expression of our gratitude one flight at a time.
The photo above was taken at the April 2026 Honor Flight “Pick Up Your Packet” Day. Judy is presenting a quilt from our Guild to 104-year-old Bob Schultz, the oldest veteran on that flight. Her smile says so much about the joy she found in honoring those who served.
This year alone, Judy presented 93 Honor Flight Quilts in April, followed by more quilts in June. She was already prepared to present another 90 completed quilts for the September flight.
At our last guild meeting, Judy told us that Honor Flight had requested 90 more completed quilts by October for its November flight. She asked—somewhat doubtfully—whether the guild should pass on the request.
The answer from our members was a resounding and unanimous “No!” We assured her that we could meet the goal.
Now those quilts will mean even more.
Let us complete all 90 in Judy’s honor. Every quilt we finish will carry forward the compassion, dedication and love she gave so freely. It will be our way of thanking Judy for her years of service—and of continuing the work that meant so much to her.
Judy will be deeply missed, not only for everything she did, but for the friend and fellow quilter she was. Her caring spirit will remain part of our guild and will live on in every veteran wrapped in the warmth of a Bits ’n’ Pieces Honor Flight Quilt.
Let’s do it for Judy.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Russell Colonial Funeral Home
530 East Springfield Avenue
St. Clair, Missouri
Visitation:
Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 3:00–8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Funeral service:
Monday, July 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Park in St. Clair.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greater St. Louis Honor Flight.
Judy was a wonderful soul whose kindness touched so many lives.
I made a quilt for my dad when he retired from the Air Force. Sadly, he passed away before I was able to give it to him. The quilt remained unfinished in one important way—I had never labeled it.
Judy took the time to ask me about my dad and created a beautiful label with his name and rank. She then displayed the quilt at the 2024 Fanfare Quilt Show.
Six months later, I received a phone call from the veteran who had been gifted the quilt. He thanked me and shared stories of his years of military service. Hearing how much the quilt meant to him touched my heart in a way I never expected.
None of that would have happened without Judy. Her thoughtfulness and dedication transformed a quilt filled with love into a meaningful connection between two military families. I will always be grateful for her kindness and the lasting impact she made.
I was so shocked and saddened by this news. Judy was so special to me as a friend and to our family for her work with Honor Flight. She was the impetus that started the process of my husband and two of his brothers going on the Honor Flight together. This trip meant the world to these men as well as so many others over the years. Her work on making sure all veterans on these flights received quilts is just simply amazing!
Thank you to Judy and her family for their support of our veterans. We will miss you Judy!
I didn’t know Judy very well but i heard her talk to veterans at the quilt show. She had so much compassion and really connected to veterans. It made an impression on me. She will be greatly missed.
Bless Judy for her dedication to.honoring veterans with patriotic quilts.
Judy, you will be missed by so many. Patti