Judith "Judy" Ann Giblin (Watson)

Judith “Judy” Giblin (Watson), age 80, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1945, in Estill Springs, Tennessee, to the late Herschel Elmo Watson and Ella Vidora (Lightfoot) Watson. Judy married the love of her life, Terrence Giblin, on June 30, 1993, in Kankakee, Illinois. Together they shared 32 wonderful years. Judy was a devoted homemaker who poured her heart into her family. She loved spending time with her loved ones, playing cards, listening to music, dancing, playing bingo, Scrabble, and working on puzzles. She especially enjoyed drinking coffee and sharing stories about growing up on her family’s farm in Tennessee. She will be remembered for her warmth, humor, love of family, passion for cooking, unwavering love for those she cared about, and deep compassion for animals. The many stories she told will continue to be cherished for generations. Her presence brought comfort, joy, and laughter to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Terrence; her children Kara (Kevin) Gralak, Toni West, Eric West, and Gina (Jared) LeMay; her grandchildren Jasmyne West, Colin Brace, Ella West, August West, Leia LeMay, and Lily LeMay; her great-grandchildren Paislee Wallace and Zeppelin West; her brother Johnny (Brenda) Watson; her sister-in-law Dianne Watson; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Jim Watson and Robert Watson, infant sister, sister Betty Jean Givens, her infant daughter, and many other loved ones. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.