Christina Judith “Judy” Mack

Christina Judith “Judy” Mack

Christina Judith “Judy” Mack, age 80, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. She was born July 24, 1943, in Grenada, West Indies, the daughter of Donald “Sam” Perrotte and Brownie Bonaparte. At the age of 18, Judy left Grenada and moved to England where she attended nursing school. While working as a nurse, Judy met her future husband, Devney Mack, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kan., who was serving with the United States Air Force. Judy and Devney were married on Jan. 29, 1969, at Bedford, England. After their marriage, they moved to Fort Scott and Judy began working at Mercy Hospital. Judy continued at Mercy as an ICU nurse until she retired at age 70. Judy was an active member of the United Missionary Baptist Church. She was a deaconess and served on the Evangelistic Committee. She was also secretary of the Trustee Board and secretary of the Neosho Valley District Mission Department. Judy loved music and sang in the church choir. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and traveling. Judy had an eye for design and enjoyed decorating and arranging flowers. She was an avid fan of local sports teams and faithfully attended Tiger and Greyhound sporting events. She also cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Golden State Warriors.

Survivor include her children, Craig Davis (Jammie) of Haslet, Texas, Estella Lamfu (Charles) of Tulsa, Okla., Devney Mack III of Springfield, Mo., and Cyn-De Mack of Fort Scott; 13 grandchildren, Jarran Davis (Claudia), Michael Davis, Kyrin Armour, John Davis, Alexis Davis, Angel Mabwai, Alicia Dodd, Brent Dodd (Diana), Angelique Glasgow (Osagie), Brianna Lamfu, Adrian Lamfu, Raven Bouray (Michael), and Christian Mack and 10 great-grandchildren, Jax, Jordan, Romeo, Marcus, Tamara, Maya, Jayla, Tiyana, Rory and Lilith. Also surviving are numerous brothers and sisters including her sister, Diana Mitchell and niece, Allison both of England. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Devney on Jan. 2, 2007. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Lance Davis and Matthew Dodd.

Rev. George Proctor will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U.S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.