Obituary for Judy Ann Ainsworth
Funeral services for Judy Ann Ainsworth, 65, of Crowville, LA will be Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Young’s Community Memorial in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Johnny Ainsworth and Rev. Gary Thomas, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Rosefield Cemetery in Rosefield, LA near Grayson, LA, under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, December 16, 2022, at Young’s Community Memorial.
Judy was born to the union of Thomas Christian Nielsen Jr. and Viola Richardson Nielsen on September 20, 1957, and crossed over to her heavenly home on December 12, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Judy was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Christian Nielsen, Jr.; father-In-law, Joe Vernon Ainsworth; mother-In-law: Lucille Dickinson Ainsworth, uncle, Robert Nielsen; aunts, Gladys Nielsen Newsome and Janice Nielsen Robinson; and sister-in-law, Freda Simons Nielsen.
Judy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Vernon L. Ainsworth of Crowville, LA; children Lafayette Ainsworth and wife Jennifer of Baskin, LA and Josh Ainsworth and wife Stephanie of Crowville, LA; grandsons; Matthew Derrick Whatley of Baskin, LA, Christopher Adam Whatley of Baskin, LA, Christian Lafayette Ainsworth of Wisner, LA, and Randall Paul Ainsworth of Wisner, LA; mother: Viola Richardson Nielsen of Jigger, LA; siblings: Dianne Thomas and husband Gary Thomas of Jigger, LA, Chris Nielsen from Mangham, LA, Keith Nielsen and wife, Tammy from Crowville, LA, Sam Nielsen and wife Crystal, Dale Nielsen, Henry Nielsen from Jigger, LA, Frank Nielsen and wife Beverly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and wife Joan Reeves of Houston, TX, and Johnny and wife Gayle Ainsworth of West Cliffe, CO. She also is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Judy was fiercely loyal to her family and loved her husband Vernon with all of heart, soul, and strength. She was a provider, caretaker, and family matriarch. She enjoyed helping operate a cattle farm, gardening, canning, quilting, fishing, and watching the New Orleans Saints. There was nothing she was afraid to do. Judy, affectionately known as “Nurse Judy” was beloved by her many family members, friends, patients, and co-workers. Through sacrifice and hard work, Judy went back to school at the age of 37 and obtained her LPN certification. By doing so, she positively impacted lives and mentored many people while serving as a Nurse at Plantation Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Franklin Community Services. Her smile was infectious. She displayed excellent leadership. When times were hard, she always stepped up and was ready to tackle any job. Many times, she stayed after hours to care for sick patients or hold a family members hand during a time of loss. She had a special way of making each person she encountered know she cared.
Pallbearers will be Christian Ainsworth, Randall Ainsworth, Adam Whatley, Joey Nielsen, John Daniels, and Kaine Hodge. Honorary pallbearers will be Derrick Whatley, Larry Reeves, Dewayne Parks, William Nielsen, Allen Barber, and Richard Ochs.
Judy was born to the union of Thomas Christian Nielsen Jr. and Viola Richardson Nielsen on September 20, 1957, and crossed over to her heavenly home on December 12, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Judy was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Christian Nielsen, Jr.; father-In-law, Joe Vernon Ainsworth; mother-In-law: Lucille Dickinson Ainsworth, uncle, Robert Nielsen; aunts, Gladys Nielsen Newsome and Janice Nielsen Robinson; and sister-in-law, Freda Simons Nielsen.
Judy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Vernon L. Ainsworth of Crowville, LA; children Lafayette Ainsworth and wife Jennifer of Baskin, LA and Josh Ainsworth and wife Stephanie of Crowville, LA; grandsons; Matthew Derrick Whatley of Baskin, LA, Christopher Adam Whatley of Baskin, LA, Christian Lafayette Ainsworth of Wisner, LA, and Randall Paul Ainsworth of Wisner, LA; mother: Viola Richardson Nielsen of Jigger, LA; siblings: Dianne Thomas and husband Gary Thomas of Jigger, LA, Chris Nielsen from Mangham, LA, Keith Nielsen and wife, Tammy from Crowville, LA, Sam Nielsen and wife Crystal, Dale Nielsen, Henry Nielsen from Jigger, LA, Frank Nielsen and wife Beverly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and wife Joan Reeves of Houston, TX, and Johnny and wife Gayle Ainsworth of West Cliffe, CO. She also is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Judy was fiercely loyal to her family and loved her husband Vernon with all of heart, soul, and strength. She was a provider, caretaker, and family matriarch. She enjoyed helping operate a cattle farm, gardening, canning, quilting, fishing, and watching the New Orleans Saints. There was nothing she was afraid to do. Judy, affectionately known as “Nurse Judy” was beloved by her many family members, friends, patients, and co-workers. Through sacrifice and hard work, Judy went back to school at the age of 37 and obtained her LPN certification. By doing so, she positively impacted lives and mentored many people while serving as a Nurse at Plantation Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Franklin Community Services. Her smile was infectious. She displayed excellent leadership. When times were hard, she always stepped up and was ready to tackle any job. Many times, she stayed after hours to care for sick patients or hold a family members hand during a time of loss. She had a special way of making each person she encountered know she cared.
Pallbearers will be Christian Ainsworth, Randall Ainsworth, Adam Whatley, Joey Nielsen, John Daniels, and Kaine Hodge. Honorary pallbearers will be Derrick Whatley, Larry Reeves, Dewayne Parks, William Nielsen, Allen Barber, and Richard Ochs.