Judi A. Bates-Mourar

Judith A. "Judi" (Buckwalter) Bates-Mourar, age 68, of Barto, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at home after a short battle with metastatic melanoma cancer. Born on October 16, 1956 in Pottstown, PA she was a lifelong resident known to many through her J.A. Bates Roofing business. Judi was very active in the auto racing community, achieving many firsts as a female competitor. Notably, Judi was the first and presently only female Central PA 410 Sprint Car winner. Additionally, she loved the outdoors, enjoying snowmobiling in the winter and spending summer days on the lake with her family and grandchildren. Judi was the daughter of the late Richard D. and Betty Jane Buckwalter, and sister to the late Roger A. Buckwalter and Gary J. Buckwalter. She is survived by her loving husband Jack Mourar, daughters and sons-in-law, Ashley and Daniel Sammons, Billie Jo and Greg Wagner, and Sherri and Michael Gagnon. Judi was a proud grandmother to Ella and Shane Sammons, Ethan and Zachary Boughter, Tyler and Somer Gagnon, and great-grandmother to Jovi Jac. She is also remembered by her former husband and best friends Clifford Bates and his wife Denise, her mother-in-law Wanda Jean Mourar, along with her beloved dogs, Holly and Hunter. She is also survived by siblings: Richard D. Jr., husband of the late Nancy Buckwalter; Bruce D. Sr., husband of Veronica Buckwalter; Sandra C., wife of the late Wilson Cooper; and Brian L., husband of Viktoria Buckwalter. She was also an Aunt and Great Aunt to her many nieces and nephews. We invite you to join us for a celebration of life honoring Judi Buckwalter Bates Mourar. Let us remember her kind heart, her laughter, and the many lives she touched. Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Hunsickers Grove, 9350 Longswamp Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 beginning at 12:00 noon. Family and friends will be speaking beginning at 4:00pm. There will be food so kindly respond if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly. Kindly respond if you plan on attending via the Facebook event created by visiting https://www.facebook.com/share/1BWnjzBXew/. Feel free to stop by or spend the afternoon. Judi would want everyone comfortable so please wear casual outdoor attire. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, PA. Condolences may be offered by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.

Judi A. Bates-Mourar

October 16, 1956 - April 8, 2025