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Obituary

Judith “Judy” R. Sholy

June 20, 1937 - August 1, 2022

Judith “Judy” R. Sholy, 85. Of Lincoln passed away August 1, 2022. Born June 20, 1937, in Aberdeen, SD, the daughter of Felix and Margaret (Hanaway) Ronayne.

Judy received her Bachelor’s in Education degree from Creighton University and her Master’s in Education and Counseling from Inter American University and an advanced degree in Educational Administration from New York University in New York City.

Judy married George K. Sholy in Rome Italy in 1970, and they lived in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. When Judy and George retired, they moved to Lincoln. Judy was active with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Women’s Welcome Club of Lincoln, and a substitute teacher for LPS. She enjoyed her time at Madonna Proactive and her ministry with individuals who were elderly and people with special needs.

She was a member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church.

Family members include her daughters Fayrouz (Mike) Fayad and Jacklyne (Mark) Duggan, all of Lincoln; son Joseph (Teresa) Sholy, Wilmington, NC; grandchildren Sandra (Keith) Fick and George (Monica) Fayad; great-grandsons Joseph, Elijah, Joachim, Raphael, and Dominic Fick; brother Patrick Ronayne, Garden Grove, CA; nieces and nephews Mary (Bruce) Pendleton, Meg Ronayne, Matthew (Lisa) Ronayne, Rachel (Ronald) Peters, and Chris Bassil, Orlando, FL; great nephew Quinn Doty (Emily) Pendleton; great niece Kristin Pendleton; great great nephew Henry James Doty Pendleton.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband George, brothers James E. and John J. Ronayne, and sister-in-law Josephine Ronayne.

Rosary: 10:00 a.m. Friday (8-12-22) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to service.

Memorials to Matt Talbot Kitchen, The Pink Sisters, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Peoples City Mission.

Services

August12

Rosary

CST

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

4500 Duxhall Dr.

August12

Mass of Christian Burial

CST

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

4500 Duxhall Dr.

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January 3, 2024

Judy, George, and Aunt Margaret (who was Judy’s mom and my Dad’s oldest sister) spent a week with us here in Askeaton, Wisconsin when Margaret was about 100 years old. We gathered around the dining room table each evening for dinner and for great stories from each of them. That week was a gift that I will cherish forever. May they all rest in peace.

– Mary Hanaway
August 14, 2022

Judy had the best stories! Wow! What an accomplished woman and very ahead of her times. I lived through her stories of the places that she had been and the things that she experienced. She was one amazing woman and will be missed.

– Betsy Anderson
August 11, 2022

Judy loved life. She enjoyed reading, gardening and traveling. She enjoyed being an educator to special children. It was always fun and enjoyable to be around Judy. We will miss her.

– Joseph and Teresa Sholy
August 10, 2022

I remember when we traveled to DC together with Andre (6 months) and took him for his first photo shoot and dressed him up as a bumblebee and an angel. We had a lot of fun. Judy was always nice and kind, especially with the kids. Judy you will be missed. Love you.

– Thank Farahs

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