Judith "Judy" Kay Merritt, 77 of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born December 3, 1938 in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ewick and the late Grace (Junken) Ewick.

Surviving are son, Matthew L Merritt of Louisville, KY, daughter, Lisa A (Vincent) Cheek of Indianapolis, IN,grandchild, Mya L. Cheek;  brother, Kenneth M Ewick of Indianapolis, IN, sister, Eva Richardson of Shelbyville, IN.

She attended West Street United Methodist Church.

Judith was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville.  She was a former employee of Williams Industries and J.T. International.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2016 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN.

A Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Buffy Power officiating.  Interment will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens and Crematory, Shelbyville, IN.

Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mrs. Merritt.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.murphyparks.com