Judith Katz Hotard, age 69, and a resident of Largo, FL, went to see the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Largo, Florida.
She was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for over 25 years. Mrs. Hotard was a loving and loyal friend, an attentive mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Hotard is preceded in death by husband, Howard Hotard; her mother, Isabelle Besse; her father, Joseph Katz, and her grandmother, Mary Sanchez.
Mrs. Hotard is survived by her children, Joy Hotard Whitby of Largo, FL, Murray Pitre of Pass Christian, Floyd Meyers of Gulfport, and her grandchildren, Brianna Whitby, Jeremy Meyers, Christy Meyers, and Brooks Meyers and great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach, where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Alphonse Malley Cemetery. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.