Judith “Judi” Ann Ayers
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6:02 am Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Judith “Judi” Ann Ayers

Nov. 16, 2025

Judith “Judi” Ann Ayers, 80, of Russellville passed away Nov. 16 at Burns Nursing Home. Judi was always a hard worker, a great cook and fun-loving. She loved making memories during the holidays with her family and always made it feel like a party.

She loved painting and working with arts and crafts. She was a strong woman who survived lung cancer. Judi was a caregiver to several of her family members.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons, Rick Watson, Randy Watson (Annette); step-children, Tonya McDonald, Greg Ayers, Scotty Ayers; grandchildren, Lily Watson, Josh Watson (Luna), Johnathon Watson, Shawn Watson (Kayla), Jordan Petree (Matt Davis), Leslie Hutchins, Brittany O’Malley (Cody); 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Mike Robison (Wanda); and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaither Len Ayers; parents, Bernie and Gladys Mae (Hawkins) Robison, stepdaughter, Felicia Hutchins; siblings, Thomas Robison, Jerry Bee Robison and Betty Jo Tyra.

Visitation took place Nov. 22 at 12 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral directly following. Bro. Tommy Smith officiated. Burial was in Duncan Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jeremiah Malone, Joshua Chunn, Cody Garrett and Cody O’Malley.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Burns Nursing Home, especially Gladys, for your love and care of Judi. We also want to thank Hospice of North Alabama for your love and care during this time.

Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To leave a private condolence, please visit our website, sprymemorialchapel. com.

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