Judy D. Brower

Judy Durrett Brower, 76, of Suwannee passed away February 18, 2018. Born January 7th 1942 to John & Clennie Durrett of Bessemer Alabama. Married her sailor Peter H. Brower III February 19, 1961 (for 57 years to the day February 18 2018) while attending Florida Southern Collage. After graduation the couple were stationed in Jacksonville Fl. Norfolk Va., Key West Fl, . Upon navy discharge they Owned & operated The Beacon motel, Panama City Beach Fl. That was followed by the founding of Creations Unlimited a specialty-manufacturing firm. Continuing her education toward her master's degree in accounting. After Graduation employed by Florida Cypress Gardens where services setting up an accounting system was a condition of sale of Cypress Skis, 28 January 1999 she received a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant. Joined General Electric, she set accounting systems for new acquisitions, transferred by sale to Lockheed Martin Financial Services. Retired. Hired by Marriot and after one year Lockheed offered to reinstate and continue her previous benefits with an increase in compensation. She was rehired after a brief bidding war. She was posted as a Team leader responsible for payroll of Lockheed employees world- wide She was always highly regarded for her people skills, always soft spoken and her willingness to listen and help solve problems rather then cast blame, praise where warranted and slow to criticize. She always Loved being with family & friends, Boating, water skiing, and the outdoors, or just being on or around the water. and walking her two Jack Russells Willie & Coco. She had a multitude of loving friends who will sorely miss her. She battled the demons of dementia until the bitter end. Rest well my beautiful wonderful lady; I'll always love you. Until we meet again. Left behind are. Husband, Peter H. Brower III. Suwannee Fl.. Sister, Francis Hundley Panama city Beach. Fl. Son, Peter H. Brower IV wife Kelly, Grand daughter Katherine, and Grandson Christopher. Jacksonville Fl. Son, Benjamin Durrett Barrington Brower, Wife Cristina and grandson David. Panama City Beach Fl. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu please of flowers send a donation to your favorite Charity or The Salt Creek Baptist Church P.O. Box 340 Suwannee Florida 32692 Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Judy D. Brower

January 7, 1942 - February 18, 2018