Judith Awrylo

AWRYLO, Judith J. - age 82, of Gaines, died January 22, 2022. A memorial service will be held 12 PM Friday, January 28, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church, 7355 Silver Lake Rd., Linden with Rev. Paul Kollek officiating. Judith was born June 9, 1939 in Flint, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Bean) Kostka. She married Alexander Awrylo on December 30, 1966. Judith was a self-employed interior designer and artist. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Linden where she served with the Women's Guild and on funeral dinners, was involved in Summer Vacation Bible School and read her Christian stories about animals at Sunday School. Judith was a passionate Christian and an avid Bible reader, her relationship with the Lord was close, spending hours in prayer for others with her devotionals. She had a passion for children, was a wonderful storyteller and had an offbeat contagious sense of humor. Surviving are: devoted husband of 55 years, Alexander of Gaines; four children, Dottie (James) Youells of Chattanooga, TN, Geri Anne Grantham of Flint, Cynthia (David) Smeckert of Linden, and John (Diann) Awrylo of Divide, CO; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Stephanie Kostka of Flint; life-long friend, Charlotte Homeister. She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Michael Kostka; two sisters, Nicola Kostka and Patricia Borden. Arrangements by: Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, MI 48451. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.