Judith A. (Thoenen) Schanks

JUDITH A. SCHANKS

Judith A. Schanks, loving mother, grandmother, and sister, now sings with the angels, as she was welcomed into her eternal home, January 23, 2021.  She was born August 12, 1936 in Brookside, Ohio, daughter of the late Herbert and Virginia (Bass) Thoenen.

With a rich welcome and much rejoicing, she now joins her husband, Lowell, who preceded her in death in 1977.

Judith will forever be missed by those who survive; son, Jeff Schanks of Woodsfield; granddaughter, Faith Ann Schanks; grandchildren, Joshua and Taylor Baker of Barnesville, Emily Baker of Saint Marys, Georgia, Hannah and Seth Anderson of Marysville, Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Elowyn and Jensen; and brother, Gene (Jean) Thoenen of St. Clairsville.

Music was her passion.  She enjoyed singing and sharing her beautiful voice.  She was a member of the Ohio Valley Chorale and the Ohio Barber Shop Group.  She was faithful to her family and gave unselfishly to being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. 

Visitation for Judith will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, where the service will follow at 1:00, Patron Funeral Homes & Crematory Kelly Kemp Braido, 702 E. Main Street, Barnesville.  Pastor Andy Woods will be officiating, and interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda.  In keeping with the state of Ohio mandates, everyone entering the funeral home must wear a mask or facial covering, as well as following social distancing guidelines. 

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Union Local School Band Musical Program, 66779 Belmont-Morristown Road, Belmont, Ohio 43718.

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