Judy Elaine Black, 66, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1960, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Frank Bommer and Ann Georgan.

Judy graduated from McIntosh-Winger High School in 1978. On October 25, 1979, she was united in marriage to Roger Black in Bemidji, Minnesota. Throughout her working years, she was employed at AmericInn Lodge & Suites in Thief River Falls, where she enjoyed visiting with guests and coworkers.

Judy found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved playing bingo, making outdoor crafts, baking holiday treats, and spending time with family and friends. Her kind heart, friendly smile, and caring nature will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughters, Sherrie Vedbraaten (Michael) and Samantha Bruski (Jay); grandchildren, Tessa Strickland, Andrell Strickland, and Taelynn Bruski; sisters, Dianne Plante and Tammy Kaasa (Kenny); brother, Duaine Anderson (Amanda Holland); half-sister Marilyn Roberts; sisters-in-law Lori Anderson and Jennifer Anderson and many nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ann Bommer; brothers, David Bommer, Danny Anderson, and Billy Anderson; former husband, Roger Black; significant other, John Sorenson; adoptive mother, Bernice Anderson; and former parents-in-law, Win and Gloria Black; brother-in-law, Johnny Plante.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Heritage Community Center in Thief River Falls, MN starting at 3:00 PM and ending about 5:30PM.