Obituary of Judith West

Judy Ann Moore was born on December 7, 1980 in Monroe. She was the daughter of Gary and Karen (Russeau) Moore. Judy attended Monroe schools graduating from the High School in June of 2000. She entertained guests at her wedding shower in July and was joined in marriage to the love of her life, Jeremy J. West on August 26, 2000. Judy loved working with children and was a mother figure to many boys and girls. She supported Jeremy and his ministry through the Salvation Army serving as a Senior Soldier, working with the teens; as a Sunday School Teacher, leader of the Girl Guard and Boys Explorer. Judy could be found helping wherever she was needed and even sang in the Praise Band. Judy was small in stature but most certainly was big on personality. She was very feisty a real "firecracker". Judy also filled a large role at home taking care of her five children. She was loving and caring, extremely active and always "going". Judy had a great sense of humor and was often the center of attention. Judy Ann West age 33, of Monroe passed away at 3:35pm, Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Her passing was preceded by her grandparents. To cherish her memory she leaves her loving husband of thirteen years: Jeremy West of Monroe; mother: Karen Moore of Monroe; father: Gary Moore of Monroe; five children: Amber Brown of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ashlynne West, Eric Moore Jr., Domanick West, and Amelia Rose West all of Monroe; sister: Susanna (Ken) Smelcer of Redford; brother: Eric Moore Sr. of Belleville; father and mother-in-law: James and Rosemary West of Monroe; two grandchildren: Amelia and Kamron Brown; and numerous Godchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, Friday, March 7, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070 (formerly Bennett Funeral Services). She will lie in state on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am at the Salvation Army Campus of Hope Sanctuary, 815 East First Street. Captain Tammy Whitney and Judy's uncle Reverend Charlie Moore will co-officiate. Cremation will follow. Memorials for those who desire are suggested to the Salvation Army Teen Ministry. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.