Judy A. Popek Gibson, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 7, 2022, in her home.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Fr. Loecke presiding.  Burial will follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  In support of Judy's love for her favorite team, please feel free to wear Iowa Hawkeye attire to the visitation.

Judy was born January 4, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of William P. and Millicent M. (Milke) Popek.  She attended Mt. Mercy Academy, Mt. Mercy College and Kirkwood.  Judy retired in 2008 as an Account Coordinator from CoAms of Iowa.  She enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, and spending time with her family, especially the grand and great-grandchildren.  Judy had a special devotion to St. Anthony and was an active member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church.  She was a past member of Junior League, Childrens Theater Board, and Cub Scout Den Mother and Catholic Charities Board.

Judy is survived by her children Randy (Carrie) Gibson and Amy (Bill) Bellmer both of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren Jason (Madie) Gibson, Taylor (Bonnie) Gibson, Michael Gibson, Brandon (Nessa) Galvin, and Christal Alve-Frana; seven great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons; and one great-great-granddaughter; her brother Dick (Gay) Popek of Seattle, Washington; and a special cousin Karolyn (Clark) Lang of Comfort, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bill Popek in 2004, and her significant other Bruce A. Knott in 1992.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Melanie Stahlberg, the Mike and Susie Green family for their support and compassion over the years.