Mary Judd Cannon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Judd Cannon died peacefully, Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born May 16, 1925 in St. George, Utah to Effie Mae Whitehead Judd and Joseph W Judd. She was the youngest of four children. She attended school in St. George, graduating from Dixie High School. After graduating she went to work for her father at Judd’s Store. Mary married Harold Cannon Jr. on December 21, 1944 in the St. George LDS Temple. She followed Harold to Fort Benning, Georgia, where she worked on the base. When the war ended, they went back to St. George. They had 3 children, Judi born in St. George, Utah, Joseph Judd in Spokane, Washington, and Gregory Scott in Detroit, Michigan. They shared 67 loving years together. Mary was an active member of the LDS church holding positions in every organization. Relief Society was her favorite though. She loved to read books of all kinds. She loved to sew and crochet and to spend time doing crafts. Mary loved her family It was the most important part of her life. She enjoyed times spent with her children, grand children and great-grand children. She was always very proud of each of them. Mary is survived by her daughter Judi Cannon Harding, son Gregory Scott Cannon, eight grand children, and 9 great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Cannon Jr., her son Joseph Judd Cannon, parents, two sisters Dixie Judd Burgess and Afton Judd Nelson and one brother Thomas Judd. Special thanks to Stonehedge Rehabilitation for their many hours of love and support. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Suncrest Stake Center, 90 North 600 West in Orem at 11:30 am. Friends may visit for one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.serenityfuneralcaredraper.com.

Mary Judd Cannon

May 16, 1925 - May 6, 2013