Judi Lynn McElhaney, age 75, of Bratt, FL passed away on January 1, 2025 in Pensacola, FL.  She was born on November 23, 1949 in Atmore, AL to Buford "Bob" and Mildred Gibson Howell.  She was a graduate of Escambia High School in Pensacola, FL.  Judi was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Grace Fellowship Church.  Throughout her career, she was employed as a cosmetologist, teacher's aide and dental assistant.  Before retiring, she was a data clerk with PCI Enterprises.  Judi loved spending time with her husband of 56 years, who she lovingly called "Mac".  She cherished her family and treasured the time she spent with her precious grandchildren. Judi was a generous person with a servant's heart all because of her relationship with Jesus Christ.

Judi is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Jimmy Howell, Dawn Howell Davis, Phyllis Howell Miller, Ronald Howell and her grandson, Josiah Paul McElhaney.

Judi is survived by her husband, James C. McElhaney, Jr.; her son, Joshua McElhaney of Bratt, FL; her daughters, Candice McElhaney Dawe of Spanish Fort, AL and Stephani McElhaney Penn of Granite City, IL; her grandchildren, Claire, Lily, Jabe, James, Libby, Maevree, Lucy, Landry, Jesse, Marlee and along with numerous family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore, AL with Rev. Corey Penn, Pastor Gene King and Pastor Glenn Weber officiating.  Interment will follow in Bratt-Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.

Active pallbearers will be Jabe Dawe, James McElhaney, Jesse McElhaney, Ronny Miller, Trevor Knighten, Chris McElhaney, Denver Schrock and Jake Penner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Ward, David Johnson, Ronnie Stabler, Calvin Schrock, Jim Weber, Curvin Hursh, Lester Huber, and James Helton.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Fellowship Church.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.