Judith Ann Gremaud, 86, of Perryville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her residence, with her husband of 67 years by her side.
She was born July 10, 1938, in Perryville to Leslie and Lucille (Roy) Steinbecker.
Judith and Ronald Gremaud were married on May 25, 1957, at the Assumption Church in Perryville. He survives her in Perryville.
She briefly worked as a teacher for St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School. Judith went on to become a registered nurse at St. Ann’s Nursing Home in Chester, Ill. for 25 years. Judith enjoyed playing cards, bowling, cooking, traveling, and flower gardening with her garden club. Most of all, Judith enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.
Additional survivors include three sons, Craig (Karey) Gremaud of Perryville, Kevin (Tammy) Gremaud of Perryville, Tim (Cathy) Gremaud of Perryville; eight grandchildren, Brian Duvall, Candy Perkins, Amanda Grein, Sean Gremaud, Nicolette Gremaud, Alex Gremaud, Rebecca Jones, Ben Gremaud; 10 great-grandchildren, Emma Grein, Gracelynn Grein, Madison Gremaud, Nolan Gremaud, Sophia Jones, Wyatt Jones, Wesley Gremaud, Austyn Gremaud, Quinton Gremaud, Gunner Hartman; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Doza, and Linda Steinbecker. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cheryl Duvall; and brother, Harold Steinbecker.
Visitation was held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Perryville.
A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Jay Jung C.M. officiating.
Entombment was at the Mary Queen of Saints Mausoleum at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent De Paul Education Foundation, National Kidney Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Journey Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
