Judith Pettaway

A Memorial Gathering for Judith Ann Pettaway, 66, Lawrence, will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  She died Thursday, December 10, 2009, at her home.

She was born January 31, 1943, in Houston, TX the daughter of J. E. and Rita Locascio  Pettaway.

Judith lived in the Middle East, Lebanon and Greece for several years. Upon returning to the United States, she worked for the State of Louisiana in Social Services.  Judith was involved in the Carnival Organizations in New Orleans, where she rode horseback in Mardi Gras parades.  She loved animals and was involved with the Humane Society.  Judy moved to Lawrence following the flooding of New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina.

She is survived by a sister, Barbara Pettaway Page, New Orleans, LA; a niece, Courtney  and her husband, Donald Wright, Lawrence, a nephew Robert James Page, New Orleans, LA; a great-nephew, Cooper Wright, Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Douglas County Visiting Nurses or to Health Care Access and sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com subject:  Pettaway.