Judith Kiernan, 57, of Woodbury Heights

KIERNAN, Judith C., FMJC, 57, of Woodbury Heights, on July 2, 2008.

A devout Catholic all of her life and was a perpetually professed member of the Franciscan missionaries of Jesus crucified. Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Woodbury Heights, Judie graduated from Gateway and soon earned an associate degree in Education. Her true passion was to join the Convent, could always fill the air with a beautiful song and was known to her family and friends as a generous, courageous woman. Judie especially enjoyed holidays with her family and singing in St. Margaret's choir.

Loving daughter of Clare (nee Karlovich) and the late Charles Kiernan. Beloved Sister of Rita Anne (Ron) Riskie and Clare (Jim) DeSantis. Dear aunt of Ronald and Timothy Riskie and Christine and James DeSantis.

Viewing Monday 8-9:30AM in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. Memorial Mass 10AM in the St. Margaret's RC Church, 3rd & Beech St. Woodbury Heights.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Margaret's Church OR the Abigail House, 1105 Linden Ave, Camden, NJ 08102