Judith R. Ayers

Judith “Judy” Rae Ayers, 84, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 9, 2025, at home with her daughter, Candy Solis of Kankakee, IL by her side. She was born on August 18, 1940, in Kankakee the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Hedger) Williams. She was a personal assistant. She loved anything to do with horses, going out to eat, fishing, antiquing, planting flowers and gardening. Judy also enjoyed preparing meals for loved ones and crocheting. Halloween was her favorite holiday, and she was fond of horror movies. Judy is survived by her sons, Randy Ayers of Gainesville, Florida and Ron Ayers of Bourbonnais, IL; daughters, Judy & Stacey Camsuzou of California and Rhonda & Ken Haflich of Hawaii; grandchildren, Randy Ayers, Jr. of Nashville, TN, Ronnie Ayers II of Kankakee, IL, Chloe Mendez of Washington, Austin Ayers of Gainesville, FL and Zayden Haflich of Hawaii; great grandchildren, Marshall & Jasper Mendez of Washington and Payton Callihan of Florida & Lucas Keys of Bourbonnais; special friend, John Miller; and special pup, Rocco the Min Pin and special cats, Church and Sofie Jean. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Dorothy Williams; daughter, Roxanna Ayers; and grandson, Andres Solis Jr. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.