Judith “Judi” Ann Ayers, age 80, of Russellville, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Burns Nursing Home.
Judi was always a hard worker, a great cook, and fun loving. She loved making memories at the holidays with her family and always made it feel like a party. She loved painting and working with arts and crafts. She was a strong woman who was cancer survivor, after having fought lung cancer. Judi was a caregiver to several of her family members.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons, Rick Watson, Randy Watson (Annette); step-children, Tonya McDonald, Greg Ayers, Scotty Ayers; grandchildren, Lily Watson, Josh Watson (Luna), Johnathon Watson, Shawn Watson (Kayla), Jordan Petree (Matt Davis), Leslie Hutchins, Brittany O’Malley (Cody); 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Mike Robison (Wanda); and several nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaither Len Ayers; parents, Bernie & Gladys Mae (Hawkins) Robison, stepdaughter, Felicia Hutchins; siblings, Thomas Robison, Jerry Bee Robison, and Betty Jo Tyra.
The visitation will be 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be at 12:00 noon in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Tommy Smith officiating the service. The burial will be at Duncan Creek Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Jeremiah Malone, Joshua Chunn, Cody Garrett, and Cody O’Malley.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Burns Nursing Home, especially Gladys for your love and care of Judi. We also want to thank Hospice of North Alabama for your love and care during this time.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. T
