Judith Ann Osborne

Judy Ann Osborne, 84, of Gilbertville, IA, died at her home on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Judy was born on February 2, 1942, in Waterloo, IA, daughter of Emmett and Phyllis Smith Beard. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1960.

She married Darrell “Buzz” Hey in 1960; they later divorced. She married Donald E. Osborne August 28, 1986, in Victorville, CA; he died September 8, 2006.

She drove semi for Freymiller out of California and along with Don drove for R&A out of Waterloo, retiring in 1994 due to disability. Later, she worked as a cook at C&H Cafe in Evansdale for 7 years.

Judy was a member of the Community Church of Hudson and Hudson AmVets. She volunteered at the Senior Center at Ridgeway Place and enjoyed attending events there. She also enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo.

She is survived by her daughter, Athena “Tina” Hey (partner Dustin Montgomery) of Waterloo; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren: Heather (husband Miguel) Corio Raymundo and their children, Miguel Jr. and Lincoln Corio Raymundo; Holly Smith and her children, Thomas and Jordan Hurde; and Kyle Smith and his child, Rowan Smith; and nephew, Bobby Beard.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Phyllis Beard; husband, Don; 3 brothers, Ronald, Dennis and Robert Beard; and nephew Randy Lee Beard.

Services: 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Locke on 4th, 1519 West 4th St., Waterloo

Visitation: 9:30 AM until services at 10:30 AM at the funeral home

Burial in Hudson Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Locke on 4th is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com