Judy Brown Mouzakis

October 01, 1947 — August 17, 2023

Judy Mouzakis

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Judy Brown Mouzakis, 75, earned her wings on August 17, 2023, at Wesley on Grand.

Judy was born October 1, 1947, in Huntington Beach, California to Ted and Nina Brown. She was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandma. Judy was a librarian for the Des Moines Public Schools for many years. In 2013 she accomplished her dream of becoming an author when her first book was published. Judy was very artistic and took up jewelry making and photography in her free time. She loved collecting lighthouses and dragonflies and enjoyed a good bloody Mary. Judy was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Kris (Mike) Wagner and Tracy (Mike) Lara; grandchildren, Bryce (Shanda) Wagner, Elizabeth Lara, Danielle Lara and Samantha Lara; great-grandchildren, Damian, Nirvana, Adalie, SaLah, Aviana and Raelynn; siblings, Jeannie McQuillan, Euston Slaton (Lynn), Joan Snyder (Bob) and Jan Jackson (Greg); nieces and nephews, Danielle Blake, Patrick McQuillan, Timothy McQuillan, Amanda Morrow, Abby Jackson, Josh Snyder and Franklin Slaton; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Henry “Hank” Mouzakis and her parents, Ted and Nina Brown.

The family will greet friends Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm with a time of sharing at 6:30 pm at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

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