Judy Myrtis Thompson- Clumer

Judy Myrtis Thompson-Culmer Age 67 Years of North Palmetto Point Eleuthera, 
The Bahamas prepared her final meal, at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, October 31, 2015.

She was born at North Palmetto Point Eleuthera, The Bahamas on Sunday, December 07, 1947. 
Judy grew up a carefree child, enjoying life and nature with her childhood friend and neighbour, 
Patsy Thompson-Grant. Her love for life didn't stop. Whenever she was asked to go fishing on a boat, 
she was ready with her lines and bait. When she couldn't find anyone to take her in the boat, 
she and Sheryl would go on the rocks with their lines. She would ever haul during the jack season. 
She knew "cleanliness is next to Godliness". She displayed this.  Her yard was immaculate at all times. 
Her roses were the envy of all. She was not afraid to push her own lawnmower and weed her own yard.

She grew up in a large family, where selfishness was not a part of their life. Her Eldest sister, 
Evelyn took the mother's role while momma was out working and this created a stronger bond.

Judy received her early education at the Palmetto Point all Age School, now, Emma E. Cooper 
Primary School. It was her dream to be a nurse, upon completion of school but that didn't happen.

Judy fell in love and married the brother-in-law of her sister, Bertha, out of the union came one daughter, 
Carolyn Rochell. A daughter that she loved unconditionally and thought nothing was too good for her.

Judy was not afraid of hard work, this was instilled in her as a child, by her Late mother (Momma). 
Judy worked up to her last. Even when she was hospitalized, her mind was still on making certain 
that Mr. Frank's house was being taken care of. She gained employment with the late Cornel Bryan 
at the age of sixteen, she then moved on to the Potlatch Club, Banks Road, Balara Bay, Ms. Taylor and 
Mrs. Mallory & Mr. Frank, where she worked for over 25 years.

Judy knew the true vales of life – God, family and community.

She was an active member of Wesley Methodist Church, Palmetto Point. She served as President 
and Secretary of the Women's Ministry. She was a member of the choir. She served as an Assistant 
Treasurer for the church. She served on the decoration committee. She was a leader of one of the 
apostle groups. She was on the worship leaders and the scripture readers teams. And she worked 
with the kitchen crew-Mrs. Jenny, Mrs. Ella, Mrs. Iris, Mrs. Mirriam, (an inseparable crew) 
who had a soup kitchen that fed the elderly weekly.

Despite, her coming from a large family, her family extended beyond, those we knew. 
She gave unselfishly. Judy was by the side of all those that needed support. She was what her 
brother Joseph described her as "the Samson Post" of the family. A day didn't pass, when she 
didn't speak to her siblings and friends. Her two elder sisters were called daily, to ensure that 
all was well with them and their families. There were also follow-up calls at lunch time and at night, 
just to say good night. When she couldn't reach them by phone, she would drive to satisfy her mind 
that all was well. Even when they were cross waters, she still stayed in touch.

Her community at large was her extended family. When she was called upon, there was no hesitation. 
She took daily walks, with the walking partners. She played on the volleyball team. 
She assisted the homecoming with the preparation, cooking and serving of food. 
She served on the softball association committee, in the concession booth. She assisted the elderly 
and needy in the community. All this was done with love, as the love of God illuminated through her. 
She also volunteered with the Cancer Society, Eleuthera Branch, whether it was preparing the thrift shop, 
by sorting of goods, selling tickets and merchandise or cooking for the fundraisers. 
She participated in the walks and was the winner of a bicycle, one year.

She was a part of a women travelling group, who rendered moral support to each other. 
The group comprised of: Sheryl Fax, Ann Bethel, Genieve Bethel, Ella Sands, Angie Eldon, 
Mirriam Knowles, Bertha Culmer (sister), Phyllis Culmer (deceased) and Marie Stuart (deceased). 
Annually, they would plan and take a trip.

What a fight is was to get her to the Doctor, knowing she wasn't well, not wanting to depend on anyone. 
Despite, her keys being hid, she found them and drove to check on Stacey, who ensured use to ensure 
that she had breakfast and took her medication while in Eleuthera. This proved her love for her family 
members and independence, in spite of her illness. She was surrounded by family and friends that truly 
loved and supported her with every Doctor's and treatment visit. Denise was there, ensuring the ambulance 
arrived on time for her treatment. Daily, Denise and/or Sally was at the hospital ensuring her comfort and 
attending to her every need. Her last cruise, August of this year, which she eagerly anticipated and didn't 
want to end brought her much joy. She was a picture of perfect health, while on the cruise. Her smile beamed 
and touched hearts of the other Patients, Doctors, Nurses, Ambulance driver and Radiologist while she was 
hospitalized. Her body got weary and she told those family members that surrounded her at the end of her 
struggle "I am tied". She fought her fight, she finished her course, her crown, YES, HER CROWN, of righteous, 
which was so earned, she's now wearing. We celebrate with you and those that have gone before you, as you 
entered your eternal home, safe in the arms of Jesus.

Judy is preceded in death by her:
Father: William Thompson;
Mother: Louise Sands-Thompson;
Grandfather: Joseph Thompson;
Grandmother: Malvies Culmer-Thompson;
Nephews: Michael Stuart, Joseph Deal Jr. and Harry Sands Jr.;

The Radiance of this "Turquoise of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of her:
Daughter: Carolyn Ro'Chelle Culmer-Bunch;
Ten Brothers: Joseph Deal Sr., Gladstone, Richard Jr., Melvin, Gregory, Harry Sr. and 
Dexter Sands, Brenville of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Linwood and Algernon Thompson;
Six Sisters: Evelyn Stuart, Albertha Culmer, Sally Rahming, Denise Fernander (Julian), 
Roslyn Turnquest and Vanirer Darville;
Fifteen Nephews: Don and Dennis Culmer, Hance, Shaun, Vincent and Baron Deal, 
Randy Stuart, Adrian, Devroy, Able Mechanic Royal Bahamas Defence Force Owen Sands, 
Tré and Gregory Sands Jr., Craig and Sean Thompson and Able Seaman Royal Bahamas 
Defence Force Fredrick Cash;
Nineteen Nieces: Alma Sweeting (Everette), Paula Cooper (Brian), Roslyn Butler (Joey), 
Andrea Rahming, Stacy Bethel, Castella Johnson, Susan Culmer, Rochea, Marcia, Samara, 
Cielle and Harriet Sands, Sancheska Brown, Bridgette Farquharson, Roquel Sweeting (Anthony), 
Dellarese Worrell (Quinn), Yvounger Woods, Allison Thompson and Adrienne Gallup (Jonathan);
One Uncle: Silcurt Thompson;
One Aunt: Martha Sands;
Eighteen Grand Nephews: Ashmond, Colin and Jaden Sweeting, Joel Bulter, Tyler Bethel, 
Delvin Johnson, Huey and Dennis Duvalier, Lorenzo, Ellis and Kaylyn Culmer, Joshua, Hance, 
Baron Jr. and Ricardo Deal, Amaree Sands, Kaizan and Garvin McIntosh II;
Twenty-Eight Grand Nieces: Simone Smith (Nel), Nina and Jaylyn Sweeting, Alissa and 
Aliajah Stuart, Breanne Cooper, Tiara Bethel, Diamond, Dawn, Tashundra, Tiajia and Tyrin Culmer, 
Ciona and Ashley Johnson, Shiphrah, Baronique, Taquell, Olivia, Vontianise, Montoya, Nakita, 
Miracle and Serinity Deal, Ieasha Pinder, Kiara Farquharson, Arianna, Aaleah and Eden Sands;
Three Great Grand Nephews: Devon Johnson, Don Deal and Nicholas Sweeting;
One Son-in-law: Harry J. A. Bunch;
Six Sisters-in-law: Alfreda Deal, Brenda, Rose and Luann-Denise Sands, Diane of Lancaster, 
Pennsylvania and Vanirer Thompson;
Six Nephews-in-law: Everette and Anthony Sweeting, Brian Cooper, Joel Butler, Quinn Worrell 
and Jonathan Gallup;
Five Nieces-in-law: Monique Sands, Kalya and Tracy Culmer, Deerika and Mikilla Deal;
Three Godchildren: Amero Fax, Everlette Woodside and Neville Sands;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Rev. Dr. Franklyn Knowles, Chester and Rodger Culmer, 
Frank  Giacalone, Jackie Walter, Mary Clarke, Evangelist Shirley Burrows, Barbara Morley, Genieve Bethel, 
Iris, Garnell and Miriam Knowles, Althea Gibson, Yvonne Thompson, Minette Clark,  Sheryl Fax, Ella Sands, 
Christine Higgs, Allison Lavarity, Andrew Rahming, Cindy Rolle, Althea Gibson, Merilyn, Keddy and 
Mr. Joshua Culmer, Melissa McKenie, Charmaine Linsay, Diana and Warren Armbrister (Nassau), Royal, 
Shelia and Charles Cooper,  Masline, Jalia, Nilla  Omie, Dewitt Carey, Angie Bain, Brother Godfrey Ingraham, 
Mr. and Mrs. Nickita Curtis, Marion Moss, Millard Bethel, Marie Johnson, Daisy and Willis Thompson, 
Envoy Wesley Ingraham, Fred Mingo, Mrs. Ophelia Ingraham, Christopher King and their families, 
The family of Ena Thompson, The families of the late Addie Culmer, the Late Leon Thompson, 
the late Wilson Thompson, the Late Prescola Stuart, the late Anna Johnson, the late Mona Thompson, 
the late Midlene Carey, the late Cora Clarke, the late Maud Deal, the Late Herbert Sands, Officers and 
Members of the Bible Truth Hall, Officers and Members of the Methodist Church, Rev. Godfrey and 
Mrs. Bethel, Officers and Members of the Salvation Army, the Community of Palmetto Point and many, many more.
Special Thanks To: Doctors Magnus, Dorsette and Hunt-Burrows, Nurses Rolle, Palmer and Toot, 
Staff of Radiation Department, PMH Ambulance Services, Staff of PMH Private ward especially 
Nurse Carey and the Staff of Female Surgical II.