Judith Thais, 85, Vincennes

Judith Ann (Campbell) Thais (85) passed away peacefully in her home at 1:54am on Saturday,
December 14, 2024. Judy was born on June 13, 1939 in Bruceville Indiana and was the oldest
daughter of James Roscoe (Rock) & Jean Campbell.
Judy graduated from Bruceville High School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart,
Mitchell Thais, on 6/22/1957. They were married for forty-three years before his passing in
1999.
Judy and her husband had four children, Daniel Mitchell, David Marshall, Anne Marie & Kelly
Jean. Judy and her husband also became foster parents to a total of sixteen foster children over
the years, always welcoming children into their home that needed a loving, stable and nurturing
environment. Judy was a homemaker before her and her husband owned and operated Thais
Turkey Farm, the first turkey farm in Knox County for Perdue Farms in 1985.
Judy was a very active member of the Sacred Heart Church in Vincennes. She helped out with
the church picnics, funeral dinners, decorating the church for the holidays, helping at the fish fry
fundraisers and she prepared and served food at the Loaves & Fishes activities. Judy was also a
member of St. Anne’s Altar Society, the Women’s Rosary Group, the Women’s Welcome Retreat
and she was also a Eucharistic Minister. She loved her church and her church family very much.
Even through many losses and challenging times she faced over the years, she always stood
strong in her faith never wavering. Judy loved telling people about God and HIS unwavering
and endless love that HE has for them. Many who knew Judy described her as being one of the
strongest women that they had ever known and Judy always credited her faith in God as the
strength which allowed her to get through anything that she may have faced.
Judy loved being surrounded by her family and friends. Judy always loved sharing photos of her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Judy and her two sisters, Kathy and Kris, were
always very close but their bond became even stronger following Judy’s diagnosis. Her sisters
were an integral part of Judy’s life and the bond that the three of them shared was remarkable.
Kathy and Kris provided daily support and encouragement to Judy making sure that she had
everything she needed and Judy would look forward to their daily visits.
Judy was blessed to have wonderful neighbors, Jon and Shelly Wilson, who were more like
family to Judy always checking in on her and making sure she didn’t need anything or to see if
there was anything they could do to help her in anyway that they could. Judy had lots of nieces,
nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and her church family that she loved very much and that
she enjoyed spending time with. Judy would light up anytime she spoke about her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always so proud of each of them.
Judith’s legacy continues through her adoring family. She is survived by her children, and Anne Strug (Darren) of Muscatine, IA, Kelly
Irvine Kolehouse of Bruceville, IN, . Judy is also
survived by her daughter-in-law Jennifer Murphy Thais of Bicknell, IN. She was a proud
grandmother to Kassy Murphy of Seattle, WA, Joshua Thais (Casie) of Oaktown, IN, Ronnie
Strug (Makenna) of Muscatine, IA, Ethan Thais (Dominique) of Oaktown, IN, Elijah Strug
(Gabby) of Ames, IA, Scottie Pitts (Mark) of Bicknell, IN, Noah Irvine (Hannah) of Vincennes,
IN, Gabriel Strug (Brittney) of Muscatine, IA, and Abby Irvine (Landon) of West Lafayette, IN.
Moreover, her joyous spirit will live on through her great-grandchildren, Lucas Martin, Elias
Thais, Tallulah Thais, and Ruby Strug. Judith also leaves behind her siblings, Kathy Wolfe
(Stephen) of Oaktown, IN, and Kris Stephens (John) of Bicknell, IN.
Preceding her in the journey beyond are her beloved husband, Mitchell Thais; her parents; her
sons, Daniel and David Thais; A father-in-law and a mother-in-law, Paul and Dorothy Thais; and her
brothers, JR and Bill Campbell.
Judy always enjoyed being at home on the family farm and loved gardening, raising flowers and
fresh herbs, reading, birdwatching and was well known for her cooking and baking skills. She
enjoyed spending time looking thru family recipes and cookbooks. Judy loved animals of all
kinds and loved the many pets she had over the years. Her dog, Pixie, and her cat, Milo, were
always by her side keeping her company and they were never far from wherever she was, and
both of her pets were by her side till the very end like she would have wanted.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19th from 1:00-3:00 at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Vincennes with a Catholic Mass at 3:00. Immediately following the church services a
procession will be held to the Bruceville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Heart
to Heart Hospice (Jasper Office) or Hospice House (Evansville), Vincennes Animal Shelter or
The Bruceville Cemetery Fund. Online condolences and fond memories may be made to
www.fredrickandson.com. Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Vincennes Chapel, is
honored to be entrusted with Mrs. Thais’ arrangements