To celebrate the life of a wife, mother, teacher, coach and friend, a Celebration of Life will be held at Kalamazoo College's Stetson Chapel on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to fund a memorial flower garden that will be created, in honor of Judy, to serve and inspire the entire community. For more information, please visit the family's CaringBridge website at www.caringbridge.org/visit/judyackersmith. Donations via check can be directed to Rick Smith (memo: "Judy Inspirational Garden"), 7202 Angling Road, Portage, Michigan 49024 or via cashless donation through Venmo (@Judy-Inspirational-Garden).