Judith Barteau, 82, of Troy, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was born on November 22, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, to George and Marian (Hoffman) Donovan. Judy was the oldest of 13 children,  and so from a young age was a loving caregiver. She continued being a caregiver throughout her life by becoming a registered nurse. She excelled in many different areas of nursing. She was loved by patients and coworkers alike. Judy was a warm, kind, loving and friendly person to  she met. She had a wonderful sense of humor, was fiercely independent, and would always tell you like it is. When Judy was not working, she could be found spending time with her family, as they were her first priority. In later years, she especially delighted in time spent with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Her life was centered around them and she put forth great effort to be in their lives. Judy enjoyed reading murder mystery books and true crime stories. She always took great pleasure gardening and working in her yard. Judy definitely had a green thumb and loved growing plants and bushes. She was an exceptional cook and always enjoyed bringing her delicious food to events and family get togethers. Judy will be remembered lovingly by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her son: William "Shawn" (Carrie) Jordan of Moscow Mills, MO; her grandchildren: Abby (Danielle) Jordan of Edwardsville, Illinois, Kailyn (Cody) Jordan of Winfield, Olivia Jordan of Lake St. Louis, and Sam (Jade) Jordan of Overland;  two great-grandchildren: Wren and Sutton Jordan.  She is further survived by her siblings: Marilyn Vollmer of Washington, MO, Patricia Rizzello of Maryland Heights, Maureen Cormican of Minnesota, Cecily Pilger of O'Fallon,  Robert Donovan of Salem, MO, and Timothy Donovanof Minnesota; two sister-in-laws: Dorothy Donovan of St. Louis, and Linda Donovan of Camdenton, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings: George Donovan, James Donovan, Barbara Torbitsky, Pamela Lancaster, Thomas Donovan, and Michael Donovan

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the P.F.E.M. Hall, 115 McMenamy Road, St. Peters, MO, 63376. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244. Family and friends are invited to visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the online guest register.