July 24 1959 April 9 2020
Judith Ellen (Burns) Warner, 60, of Bloomington, passed away on April 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her pure spirit, loving nature, infinite politeness, and kindness will be missed by all who knew her. Judy always saw the good in everyone, and her thoughtfulness and altruism were an inspiration. She was born on July 24, 1959 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Marilyn and Joseph Burns and was the oldest of 4 children. Judy was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Judy worked as a Senior Conference Manager at Indiana University for the past 22 years. Prior to that she held management positions in hotels in Lexington, Kentucky. She leaves behind many clients, colleagues, and friends who will miss her compassion, selflessness, and kindness. She is survived by her two sons, Dr. John Warner of Pittsburgh, PA and Adam Warner of Bloomington, who is a third year medical student; John’s significant other, Dr. Danielle Yin of Pittsburgh; her sisters Susan Peirce of Chino Hills, CA and Dana Burns of Long Beach, CA; her brother Joseph Burns and sister-in-law Linda Burns of Irvine, CA; her nephews Jared Zuanich of Louisville, KY and Conner and Cameron Burns of Irvine, CA, and her uncle Robert (Ziggy) Burns of Dracut, MA; her two rescue cats Lizzie and Chloe; and her many dear friends. A loving and devoted mother, Judy’s greatest personal accomplishment and source of pride were her beloved sons, Adam and John. While many people speak of their values, Judy lived them daily. A vegan and humanitarian, Judy was tender-hearted in all areas of her life and had immeasurable compassion and grace for people and animals. Judy was stalwart in her acceptance of others, and while soft-spoken and refined, would unflinchingly defend those who were unfairly treated, abused, or discriminated against. Her tolerance, patience, and sense of justness served as an example for those who were fortunate to know her, as she quietly encouraged the best from others. Judy was an avid reader and would spend hours browsing titles at the library and at her favorite bookstores. During the summer months, she enjoyed reading by the pool in her complex, voraciously consuming mysteries, memoirs, and self-help books and catching up on the news from all her friends. A private service will be held for the family. A Celebration of Judy’s Life will be announced later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Red Bucket Equine Rescue in Chino Hills, CA or the Bloomington Animal Shelter. Arrangements are being handled by Allen Funeral Home and Crematory. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Judith Ellen Warner please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Judith Ellen Warner July 24 1959 April 9 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Bloomington, state: Indiana