Judith "Judi" Lynn McCallister

Mrs. Judith “Judi” Lynn McCallister died peacefully, surrounded by family on July 19, 2017, in Flora, LA at the age of 78. Mrs. Judi was born on January 8, 1939, in Macon County, Illinois to Wayne and June Finch. She married Ronnie Mack McCallister, Sr. on February 21, 1967, in Natchitoches, La. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and a woman who was dedicated to taking exceptional care of her entire family. She was a lifelong fan of Elvis Presley of whom which she shared a birthday with, and was able to visit Graceland in 2001. She enjoyed shopping with family and friends, always bringing home special gifts for her family. Mrs. Judi enjoyed her time spent at home sitting on her porch swing and riding on the paper routes with her daughter and son-in-law. Spending time with her grandchildren were always her favorite; making Christmas and holidays extra special with big gifts and preparing meals for her family. Mrs. Judi is survived by her husband, Ronnie McCallister Sr. of Bellwood, LA; her brother, Kevin Finch of Lawrenceville GA; her sons, Shannon McCallister and wife Jeannine of Celina, TX; Storm Boles and Denise Tiffany of Natchitoches, LA; her daughter, Dawn Ferguson and husband Curtis of Bellwood, LA; grandchildren, James Ferguson and wife Amanda of Flora, LA; J.D. Ferguson and wife Allee of Natchitoches, LA; Brandon Ferguson and fiancé Scarlet White of Bellwood, LA; Molli and Britt Boles of Decatur, IL; Riley and Mackenzie McCallister of Celina, TX; great-grandchildren, Tyler Ferguson of Flora, LA; Kaylee, Avaree, and Laycee Ferguson of Natchitoches, La; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Judi is preceded in death by her parents Wayne and June Finch; brother, Tim Finch; son, Ronnie Mack McCallister, Jr.; grandson, Eric Ferguson; and granddaughter, Selena Ferguson. Funeral services for Judith Lynn McCallister will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 24th, 2017 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Morgan McCallister officiating the ceremony. The interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hagewood, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mrs. Judi’s life. Pallbearers will be James Ferguson, J.D. Ferguson, Brandon Ferguson, Tyler Ferguson, Hunter Adams, and Lynn Oxley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Riley McCallister, Kaylee Ferguson, Mackenzie McCallister, Avaree Ferguson, and Laycee Ferguson. The family would like to thank the staff of Northwestern La Cancer Center, of Natchitoches, LA, Hospice of Natchitoches, and Thompson Home Health for their dedication and love shown towards Mrs. Judi.