Judith Ann Wyland, 83, Hampstead, N.C., passed away peacefully at home after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Judy was born in Altoona to Harry and Ethel Hileman. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1957 and Altoona School of Nursing in 1959. She had a long career in nursing, first as an emergency room nurse, and later in obstetrics and gynecology.
On Aug. 29, 1959, she married Rodger “Buckey” Wyland. For 62 years, he never left her side, and their marriage showed the rest of us what to aspire to. They could often be seen walking slowly and always holding hands.
When the couple retired to Hampstead, N.C., in 2005, Judy was quick to form a wonderful new circle of friends to play golf and bridge with. However, she never stopped missing her beloved friends in Altoona and always looked forward their visits.
Judy was known for her love of ironing, her love-hate relationship with the game of golf, and her world-famous spaghetti and meatballs — the recipe for which is now the subject of a great search far and wide.
She is survived by her husband, Rodger of Hampstead, N.C.; her brother, Bill Hileman in Pennsylvania; sons, Rodger (Kelly) of Albany, N.Y., and Scott (Jennifer) of Atkinson, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild on the way.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Hampstead UMC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A celebration of life will be held in Altoona at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Stand Up to Parkinson’s Foundation, PO Box 137, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
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