Judith M. Brisby, 80 of Montrose, IA died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at her home. She was born February 19, 1937 in Argyle, IA the daughter of Harland and Garnet Richey Holland. On March 19, 1961 she was united in marriage to Eugene Brisby. He survives. Other survivors include, four sons, Scot Brisby, Todd (Gretchen) Brisby, Jeff Brisby and Kent Brisby, six grandchildren, Kaycee, Allison, Jared, Daly, Regan and Amber, one sister, Mary Hemmie of Montrose, IA, one brother, Mark Holland (Barbara) of Montrose, IA, one brother-in-law, Jack Brisby of Montrose, IA, one sister-in-law, Ruby Westermeyer of Keokuk and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carole Holland. Judith graduated from Argyle High School in Argyle, IA with the Class of 1956. She had been employed by Keokuk Savings Bank in Keokuk for forty-four years until her retirement in 2002. Judith was a member of the Montrose Presbyterian Church. She had been very active in the community through the years. She had served on the Watermelon Festival Committee for twenty-five years, served on the Montrose City Council for eight years, was a member of the Montrose Youth Activity Committee and had served as secretary and treasurer for the Park Ridge Workshop. She also served on the Central Lee school board, had been the treasurer for the Central Lee School Foundation. Judith enjoyed to cook and loved all types of flowers. She enjoyed vacationing in the Ozarks and Branson. She also liked to try her luck at the casinos but never went over her $10.00 limit. Judith adored her grandchildren and was an enthusiastic fan of all their school activities. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, IA. Memorials may be made to the Montrose Fire Department or to the Central Lee Sports Boosters.