Judy Gutkowski

Judy was born Jan. 21, 1943, in Joplin, Mo., to Glenn and Pauline Winn Messersmith. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Johnny Ray for 48 years. She retired from Wins Paper Products after 20 years of service. The love of her life was her family, especially her five grandchildren. She always made sure they had everything they needed and they adored their Mumsey. A special thanks to Dr.Keith Harbour, who provided her with outstanding care. Our mom was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Glenn Messersmith. Survivors: Husband, Johnny; daughters, Janelle McCuistion and Lance, Joy Newsome and Ricky, Jayleen Carrillo and fiance, Donnie; grandchildren, Emilie Carrillo, Cary Newsome and fiancee, Crystal, Gabriel Carrillo, Cody Newsome and Kaden McCuistion; brother, Jim Messersmith and wife, Loretta, of Nepomo, Calif.; niece and nephew, Sharon and Jeff; her "right hand," Linda Kay Wiley; and her precious puppy, Mollie. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Judy Gutkowski please visit our Sympathy Store.