Judy Kay Ambs

Judy Kay Ambs, 58, of Paris, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 27, 2011, at which time Bright-Holland Funeral Home received her into their care. Services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 31st, at Chicota Baptist Church with Reverend Ralph Taylor officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Judy Kay was born in Paris, Monday, May 4, 1953, one of three children from the marriage of Lloyd Keller and Juanita Stillwell Keller. Judy Kay graduated from Chicota High School in 1971. She married Timothy Norris on June 19, 1971 and they had two children, Jamie Kay and Kevin. Judy Kay attended and was a faithful member of Bethel Temple Church in Paris, where she loved singing God's praises. She was a proud member of The Eastern Star/Paris Chapter #5 and equally proud of her membership and participation with Family Haven, The American Red Cross and The Interfaith Disaster Service. She was happiest when she was spending time with her children. Judy Kay was a great friend with a big heart, a sweet smile and a wonderful sense of humor. Her kind words were always genuine and offered with deep sincerity. On October 9, 1996, she married Mike Ambs building close to six years of happiness and wonderful memories, before his death August 13, 2002. Judy Kay was also preceded in death by her parents. Judy Kay will be remembered by her daughter, Jamie Kay Norris Eady & husband Gerome of Canton; a son, Kevin Norris & wife Janna of Honey Grove; a step-son, Martin Fritz Ambs; grandchildren, Devin Faber, Taylor Norris, Payton Norris, Gayla Eady, Ryan Eady and Ashley Eady; a sister, Nancy Keller Hill & husband Travis, a brother, David Keller, along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Casket bearers will be Scottie Babb, Louis Bowerman, Devin Faber, Chet Cook, Johnny Kelley and Teddie Gibson.