Judith L. Kovach

Judith Lynn (Phillips- Noden) Kovach went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 12, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be held Monday, June 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in Union Cemetery, Newport, Tennessee. Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Born June 11, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. She spent much of her childhood in Lake Lure, North Carolina, and loved to dance, especially to the music of Elvis. One of her greatest sources of happiness was the love for her children and grandchildren. Her dream of being a stay at home Mom and a homemaker was fulfilled. She shared her love for the Lord as a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert (Rudy) Kovach, three children, Tiffani Preston (Eric), Feliciti Castle, and Todd Kovach (Liberty). Six Grandchildren, Branden, Jessica, Aaron, Sidney, Heidi, and Lauren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Zora May Phillips and granddaughter, Taylor Faith. In Lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 409410, Atlanta, Ga. 30384. Friends may sign the online register at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street has charge of arrangements.