
Judy Widlowski
2024-09-11
Judy Widlowski BREVARD, NC
Judy Ann Widlowski nee Harkins, 74, former longtime resident of Isle of Palms, SC, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, IL, in 1950, and graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL, where she met her husband of more than 50 years, Thomas Widlowski, from Rantoul, IL. Family and friends will remember her as a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She spent her career and free time in service to others, as a social worker for Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Charleston and as a volunteer for animal rescue organizations and adopter of traumatized dogs. She is survived by her husband, Tom, currently of Brevard, NC, former Community Education Director for Charleston County Schools. Also surviving are her three sons, who grew up on Isle of Palms and attended schools in Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, and North Charleston: Brian, of Brevard, a professional drummer; Andrew, Johns Island, a chef, married to Miranda nee Barnhill with two children, Ruby and Arley; and Robert, of Takarazuka City, Japan, a professional bassist, married to Eri nee Kanaoka. Judy's sister, Myrna Rose, married to Russell Rose, lives in Charlotte, NC. Other survivors include niece, Laura Rose and her husband, Mark Poremba, of Awendaw, SC; grandniece, Emma Rose Stark, Brooklyn, NY; and extended family in Chicago and Scotland. Judy is predeceased by her mother, father, and brother. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 17, 10am, at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, NC. All who knew her are welcome. Please leave messages of condolence at Legacy.com.
Please consider honoring Judy's memory by supporting these or similar organizations:
Donate to or adopt a dog from Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC
Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Judy Ann Widlowski nee Harkins, 74, former longtime resident of Isle of Palms, SC, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, IL, in 1950, and graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL, where she met her husband of more than 50 years, Thomas Widlowski, from Rantoul, IL. Family and friends will remember her as a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She spent her career and free time in service to others, as a social worker for Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Charleston and as a volunteer for animal rescue organizations and adopter of traumatized dogs. She is survived by her husband, Tom, currently of Brevard, NC, former Community Education Director for Charleston County Schools. Also surviving are her three sons, who grew up on Isle of Palms and attended schools in Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, and North Charleston: Brian, of Brevard, a professional drummer; Andrew, Johns Island, a chef, married to Miranda nee Barnhill with two children, Ruby and Arley; and Robert, of Takarazuka City, Japan, a professional bassist, married to Eri nee Kanaoka. Judy's sister, Myrna Rose, married to Russell Rose, lives in Charlotte, NC. Other survivors include niece, Laura Rose and her husband, Mark Poremba, of Awendaw, SC; grandniece, Emma Rose Stark, Brooklyn, NY; and extended family in Chicago and Scotland. Judy is predeceased by her mother, father, and brother. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 17, 10am, at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, NC. All who knew her are welcome. Please leave messages of condolence at Legacy.com.
Please consider honoring Judy's memory by supporting these or similar organizations:
Donate to or adopt a dog from Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC
Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
I became good friends with Judy after she moved to BGHS for her Senior Year. We later worked together as servers at the South Shore Country Club in Chicago during Summer 1970. Had a great time exploring the area in the evenings after work and on our one day off. Had many excellent adventures, though the riot at the Sly and the Family Stone concert in the park was not a fun one.
tribute by Patricia Biesiot