Juliette “Judy” Saint Pardue
April 11, 1939 – May 16, 2024
Mrs. Juliette “Judy” Saint Purdue, age 85 of Jonesboro, Louisiana passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024. Judy was born in Choudrant, Louisiana on April 11, 1939. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Nettie Saint; loving husband of 61 years, Larry Pardue; and son in law, Stephen Morgan.
Judy is survived by her 5 children Tamera Morgan (Geary Phillips), Lauri Brown (Scott), Susie Nomey, Larry Pardue Jr. (Samantha), Joey Pardue (Kori), plus 2 bonus children Troy Johnston and Wendy Davis, all of Jonesboro. One sister, Lila Cartwright of Hodge. 10 grandchildren (Angela Morgan, Shane Morgan, Richie Nomey, Juliann Pullig, Dusty Nomey, Amanda Brown, Victoria Pardue, Elizabeth Kate Pardue, Larry Pardue III, and Katherine Pardue). 5 great grandchildren (Payton Nomey, Hudson Pullig, Hallie Kate Pullig, Parker Nomey, and Cruz Nomey). Plus one bonus grandchild, Brock Henderson.
Judy truly had a servants heart. She loved to serve her family, church, and community. Often times you would find her serving meals to church congregants, volunteering at community events, serving on mission trips, and checking on those in need within the church and community.
She and her husband Larry also cofounded Pardue and Quarles in 1969 alongside John Ed and Max Quarles. There she would work in book keeping. She was a proud member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. She was also a life long New Orleans Saints fan. She has been a fan through the many bad years as well as the good.
She loved her family dearly. Her life revolved around making sure her kids and grandkids were fed and spoiled. Every Christmas and birthday, she would make sure everyone had something extravagant to open as well as plenty of food and candy to eat. Often times she wouldn’t even need an occasion to give. If Nana was asked, it was given. She never missed an opportunity to tell her family she loved them.
Judy’s latter years were spent in the care of Forest Haven Nursing Home. There she received care and love from so many nurses and aides who became like family. She loved everyone who walked through her door.
A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 19th at the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church His Hands Ministry or the charity of your choice.