Judith Eileen Atterberry, 50, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare in Pasco, Washington.

She was born November 15, 1951, in Richland, Washington to Walter E. and Ethel L. Atterberry.  Judy was injured during her birth so was handicapped all her life.  She grew up in Benton City, Washington.  Although she could not walk or talk and was mentally challenged, Judy had a sweet disposition and a ready smile for anyone around her.  She taught us a life lesson of acceptance for others who were disabled or different in some way.

Judy was preceded in death by her father in 1958, her mother in July, 2002, a sister, Betty Jane, and half-sister, Jeanine.  She is survived by sisters, Joanne Hess and husband, Jack, Janice Slack and husband, Ed; brothers, James Atterberry, Joe Atterberry, Jerry Atterberry and wife, Louise.

Private graveside services are planned for Monday, November 4, 2002, in Benton City.