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Judi A. Painter-Smallwood

August 8, 1939 - September 19, 2022

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 9/23, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Soller-Baker Funeral Home
400 Twyckenham Blvd.
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 9/23, 3:00 pm

Judi A. Painter-Smallwood, 83, of Lafayette, passed away, Monday, September 19, 2022, at Creasy Springs Health Campus, Lafayette.

She was born August 8, 1939, in Logansport, to the late Robert & Gertrude Stadler Lamborn. Judi was a 1957 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a 1961 graduate of Purdue University where she earned a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

On June 11, 1961, she married, Lawrence (Pick) E. Painter, they later divorced.  She then married Robert C. Smallwood on May 18, 1998, in Elizabethtown, KY. They were married 9 years before he passed away on May 5, 2007.

Judi shared her delicious food with the Lafayette community for over 50 years as the proud owner of Judi’s Catering of Lafayette.  Judi’s Hard work paid off when Judi’s Catering was elected “Business of the Year” in 1993, and Judi elected as “Business Women of the Year” in 1992.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lafayette Daybreak Rotary Club, YWCA Cosmopolitan Club, Lafayette Business to Business, Purdue University Lutheran Student Ministry (PLM), and the Lafayette Art League.

She is survived by her daughters, Amy (Liz) Painter and Patricia (Joe Minniear) Painter, both of Lafayette; and brother, Robert (Jerry) Lamborn, of New Braunfels, TX.

Along with her parents, Gertrude Stadler Criswell and Robert Lamborn, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Roberta K. Moser and Susan N. Jacobs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Judi’s name may be given to the YWCA Greater Lafayette, 605 N. 6th St. Lafayette, IN 47901.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until time of service at 3:00 pm, Friday, September 23, 2022, at Soller-Baker, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909 with Pastor Dan Eggold officiating.

Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 North, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Friday 9/23, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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400 Twyckenham Blvd.
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Friday 9/23, 3:00 pm

Judi A. Painter-Smallwood, 83, of Lafayette, passed away, Monday, September 19, 2022, at Creasy Springs Health Campus, Lafayette. She was born August 8, 1939, in Logansport, to the late Robert & Gertrude Stadler Lamborn. Judi was a 1957 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a 1961 graduate of Purdue University where she earned aContinue Reading

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Bob and Theresa Fischer left a message on February 17, 2023:
Trish and Amy, So sorry we are just hearing of her passing. Please know we would have been there for you. Hope you are both well. Wrapping you in hugs.
Donna (Rainwater) Lee left a message on September 23, 2022:
To all of Judy's family, our condolences and prayers are with you all. She will be missed by many. She always made us feel welcome at church and at her catering. Will miss her quick wit and joking around. In Christian Love, Donna and Ron Lee
Nancy Lehnen Winningham left a message on September 22, 2022:
To the family of Judi Painter, I am so sorry to hear of Judi passing away. Judi was always so kind to the Lehnen family when we were business ‘neighbors’. Our Dad, John Lehnen always spoke highly of Judi. They became good ‘business neighbor’ friends. When Dad built a warehouse addition onto our Furniture store, the city would not allow us to put a drive in for rear access to our property. Judi let us use her catering business driveway to drive our delivery truck around to the back of our property to access the warehouse entry. She was so kind to do this for us. Whenever I saw Judi, it seems she was always smiling and laughing. Judi was such a hard worker too. Hugs and prayers to all of Judi’s family. She will be missed. Nancy Lehnen Winningham
Kathy Summerfield left a message on September 21, 2022:
I'm so sorry for your loss Amy. Prayers for you and your family. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy and condolences.
Sandy and Dave Lahr left a message on September 21, 2022:
Judi was Sandy's classmate at Jeff and Purdue. We always enjoyed her catering service throughout the years. Please accept our condolences.
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Susan Minniear left a message on September 21, 2022:
Thinking about you, Trish. So sorry about your mom’s passing.
John Hatter left a message on September 20, 2022:
I’m going to miss our monthly conversations about what is wrong with the world at the Hair Port with Pat. Rest In Peace dear friend. I miss you. John Hatter
Kelly Opperude left a message on September 20, 2022:
Sending lots of love to the Painter family, Judi was such a wonderful lady! My best memories are of her coming to North Dakota to visit Amy and we had the pleasure of her staying with us! She will be dearly missed. Love The Opperude’s
Sally Watlington left a message on September 20, 2022:
So sorry to learn of Judy's passing. She was a great chef and for many of us at the YWCA our favorite caterer. Sally W.
Joe and Connie Bumbleburg left a message on September 20, 2022:
We send prayers and condolences on behalf of a splendid person. She was a great friend
Joe and Connie Bumbleburg left a message on September 20, 2022:
We send prayers and condolences on behalf of a splendid person. She was a great friend
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
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