Lawrence Judith J. "Judy" Lawrence. Our precious wife, sister, aunt and beloved friend, Judith J. "Judy" Lawrence, passed away at Dublin Methodist Hospital, on Monday, November 28, 2016, and is now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. She was 81 years old. Judy was born on Wednesday, January 2, 1935, at home, having been lovingly delivered by her father, pending arrival of the doctor. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to August J. and Madeline I. Kaiser. She was raised in a very loving family, on the West Side of Columbus, graduating from Central High School in January, 1953. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Psi, and was also Vice President of her Senior Class. Judy began her career with Ohio Bell as a part-time Stenographer, while still in High School. Her career continued, on a full-time basis, being a part of the "Bell Family" for over 38 years. She held several management positions in the Commercial and also Personnel Departments, including Benefits and Labor Relations. Judy valued her experience and time with Ohio Bell where she acquired many wonderful friends, especially Lorraine Ross, Carole Baker, Wanda Custer, Maxine Milligan, and Diana Clifford. Judy was a very sensitive lady who very dearly loved and treasured her family. She was deeply in love with her husband, Gene, of 59 years, loving him with all of her heart. They were inseparable, having met in the first grade at Dana Avenue Elementary School. Judy had a special kindness in her heart and would never purposely hurt anyone many times recognizing the needs of her loved one and assisting them in whatever way possible. She was preceded in death by loving parents August J. and Madeline I. Kaiser, special "big" brothers Robert L. Kaiser and Jesse T. Kaiser, her sister-in-law Shirley Kaiser and beautiful and ever so very precious sister Iona Marshall. Lastly, Judy's beloved little Maltese dog, Candy, who simply adored her "Mommie", will also be greeting her again at Heaven's gate. She is survived by her beloved husband, Gene, who deeply loved her. She will be sadly missed by nieces, Kathy (Terry) Gasaway, Lori (Jeff) Leibovitz of Indianapolis, Indiana, Rebecca Scroggins of Savannah, Georgia, Tammy Kaiser, Teresa (Brandon) Caldwell; nephews, Daniel (Susan) Kaiser of Statesboro, Georgia, David (Laura) Kaiser, Craig Kaiser; and several great nieces and nephews, and her very, very wonderful forever special, kind and loving friend, Lorraine Ross. Judy and her sister, Iona, had a life-long loving and endearing bond between them. She and Iona are holding hands right now, and walking arm-in-arm in heaven together again! "Two Shining Stars" are now brightly shining down on their loved ones, continuing to guide them with their everlasting love. Judy will be sadly missed and forever loved by those who were blessed to know her. A Message from Judy: " To Those I Love "When I am gone, just release me, let me go so I can move into my afterglow You musn't tie me down with your tears; let's be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted with trust. It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home." Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 9-10 a.m. Funeral Celebrant, Mark Dettmer, officiating. Interment at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Special gratitude and thanks to all the medical specialists and personnel who were involved in the excellent treatment of Judy at Dublin Methodist Hospital and at Mayfair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The professionalism, kindness and gentle care shown to Judy will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in her memory to the ; Franklin County Humane Society or the . To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.