Judith Kay Titus

Judith Kay Titus of Caro, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her home, following a lingering illness. She was born May 17, 1940 in Caro, the daughter of the late Donald and Ellen (Kemp) Montei. Judy was a 1958 graduate of Caro High School, and went on to Fort Wayne Bible College, graduating with a degree in piano performance in 1962, then taught at Luster Christian Academy in Montana from 1962-1963, and Washington School of Music from 1963-1964. She was united in marriage with Robert Titus in 1966, and he survives her. For more than forty-nine years, Judy has given private lessons in piano and voice, along with directing various music ministries in several local churches including choirs, cantatas, and instrumental groups. She also directed Satisfaction for Youth for Christ and then began her own ministry, His Witness. Judy started the music program at Deford Christian Academy and taught there for approximately two years, traveled to Europe on four mission trips, one with YFC Resurrection singers and three with New Perspective Music Ministry, and accompanied Caro choir concerts and band solo and ensemble for years. She also worked with migrant workers teaching music and Bible studies with the children, and did mid-week children's music at Colwood United Brethren Church and taught Sunday School. Judy is survived by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Robert Titus of Caro; two children, Janelle Titus of Caro, Timothy & Angela Titus of Caro; her grandchildren, Zachary and Emily; and one brother and his wife, Jerry & Jane Montei of Caro. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Caro First Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Wigand officiating. Burial will follow at Ellington Township Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Judy Titus Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Robert Titus, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, Michigan 48723. Visitation Information Date: Thursday, December 17, 2015 Time: 3:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Friday, December 18, 2015 Time: 11:00 am Caro First Baptist Church Address: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Caro First Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Wigand officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Friday, December 18, 2015 Ellington Township Cemetery Address: Corner of Dutcher & Hurds Corner Road Caro, MI 48723 Burial will follow at Ellington Township Cemetery.