Judy Chrisman

Judy Sharon Chrisman, age 82, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born June 28, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert and Rosalie (Amante) Chrisman. Judy worked many years in the food and beverage industry as a waitress and bartender. She loved popcorn and a movie, swimming and laying in the sun, quilting and sewing, going out to eat, and her favorite thing to do was read! Survivors include her five children, Dawn Christine, Elizabeth DuBois, Don (Marcy) Baird, Pat (Darcie) Baird, and Robert (Tammy) Baird; 16 grandchildren; and sisters, Jeanne Barnes of Colorado and Elizabeth Gibson of Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her beloved & greatly missed daughter, Shannon Marie Baird; her parents, Robert and Rose; and brother, Robert Chrisman. Per Judy's wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Laurels of Kent for their care and compassion throughout this difficult time. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Judy Chrisman, please visit our flower store.