Celebrating the life of
Norma C. Judkins
July 02, 1924 - October 01, 2013
Norma Louise Clark Cadwell Judkins
Norma C. Judkins was born in Waynesville, Missouri on July 2, 1924 and died on October 1, 2013 in Savannah, Georgia. She was 89 years old. Before retiring to Savannah in 1984, she lived for many years in Alton, Illinois. In Alton, she was employed by the Alton Community Unit School District #11 for 34 years, and served in many capacities. She was an elementary school teacher, Director of the Gifted Program, Director of Library Sciences, Director of In-Service Training, and at her retirement, was Director of Elementary Curriculum. She was also an instructor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She was an active member of Calvary Southern Baptist Church.
In Savannah, her church home was Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. She was leader of The Ruby Risher Circle and taught the Center Class. Mrs. Judkins was an enthusiastic member of the Savannah community. She served as president of the Women's Club and the Huntingdon Club. She volunteered her time at Candler Hospital, and was a docent for the Green-Meldrim House as well as the Davenport House. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to several bridge clubs. She was also an incorrigible world traveler, and visited over 30 countries.
Mrs. Judkins was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Frank Judkins, and her first husband, Lowell Cadwell d. 1945, father of her son, Tom Cadwell.
Surviving her are three children: Tom L. Cadwell of St. Louis, MO, Teresa A. Powell of Houston, TX, and Patricia A. Carswell of Savannah, GA; six grandchildren: Caroline Cadwell and Tom Cadwell of California, Amy Howells and Matthew Powell of Texas, and Katy Nussbaum and Betsy Carswell of Georgia; five great-grandchildren: Morgan Brassill and Mason Howells of Texas, and Megan, Logan, Katelyn Nussbaum of Georgia.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I was a student in the gifted program in the Alton schools when Mrs. Judkins was the Director. She also was a friend of my grandparents. It was always a treat when she came to visit our classroom. She was such a nice person and so engaged with the students. She was a great advocate for the gifted program and made a definite impact on my education.
- John Davenport, Godfrey, IL
Three reasons I have never forgotten Mrs. Judkins, my 5th and 6th grade teacher: she lived down the street from us on Milton Rd. in Alton, IL; she and I share the same birth date July 2nd and it was she who informed me that our birthdate falls on the very middle day of the calendar year; and it was she who validated my creativity by quietly pulling me aside one day and saying 'listen, it's clear you're smart across the board - you'll do fine wherever you land. But you also clearly have a talent in the arts and if you hope to be happy in life, you won't turn your back on those talents.'
- Mark Bacus, Alton, IL
It was a pleasure for Ms. Judkins to be a resident with Savannah Commons for so many years. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Family and Staff of Savannah Commons
- Joyce Crowder, Savannah, GA
Such a beautiful sweet lady. I am so sorry for your family loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Gayle Spilliards, Savannah, GA
I was a student in the gifted program in the Alton schools when Mrs. Judkins was the Director. She also was a friend of my grandparents. It was always a treat when she came to visit our classroom. She was such a nice person and so engaged with the students. She was a great advocate for the gifted program and made a definite impact on my education.
- John Davenport, Godfrey, IL
Three reasons I have never forgotten Mrs. Judkins, my 5th and 6th grade teacher: she lived down the street from us on Milton Rd. in Alton, IL; she and I share the same birth date July 2nd and it was she who informed me that our birthdate falls on the very middle day of the calendar year; and it was she who validated my creativity by quietly pulling me aside one day and saying 'listen, it's clear you're smart across the board - you'll do fine wherever you land. But you also clearly have a talent in the arts and if you hope to be happy in life, you won't turn your back on those talents.'
- Mark Bacus, Alton, IL
It was a pleasure for Ms. Judkins to be a resident with Savannah Commons for so many years. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Family and Staff of Savannah Commons
- Joyce Crowder, Savannah, GA
Such a beautiful sweet lady. I am so sorry for your family loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Gayle Spilliards, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
