Judith A. "Judy" Smith, age 79, of Montpelier, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with her loving family by her side.

She was born on September 2, 1946, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Philip Michael and Irene (Knox) Michael Lines. Judy graduated from Chester Center High School. She was a faithful member of the Christian Worship Center in Fiat. Judy dedicated many years of service as an EMT with the Montpelier EMS, and after her retirement, she volunteered with Blackford County Emergency Management. She worked for Neff Insurance Agency for 20 years and was also actively involved with the Hartford City Civil War Days.

On May 3, 1980, Judy married William "Bill" Smith in Montpelier, and together they shared 45 wonderful years.

Judy will be deeply missed by her husband, William "Bill" Smith of Montpelier; her children, Shawn (Michele) Gearheart of Montpelier, Shane (Jodie) Gearheart of Hartford City, Jared (Tammy) Smith of Marysville, WA, and Sabra (Kevin) Bell of Durango, CO; her son Nathan (Lisa) Smith of Portland, OR; her dear friend Stacey Gearheart; her sister-in-law Sharon Michael and many nieces and nephews. She was the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, and great-grandmother of 4.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bill Michael; her sister, Beverly Sue Hollar; and her brother, Tom Michael.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN. 47359 on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

A funeral service to celebrate Judy's life will be held at 11:00 AM at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, Montpelier, on Friday, September 19, 2025 with her son, Lieutenant Commander Jared Smith, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Montpelier, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier, IN.