Judi was born in 1947, in Springfield, Illinois, to John and Margaret Butler. She was the first of three children (Barbara DePiero and Doris Dannels - siblings). The family relocated to Oakland , California when Judi was three. She moved to Concord, California in her sixth grade year. She graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in 1965. She married Dennis Flannery in 1967 and enjoyed 47 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they had four children: Dennis, 1967; Colleen, 1970; Paul, 1971; and Kelli, 1976. They also have seven (7) Grandchildren: Chelsea Kelly, Joshua Kelly, Jordan Kelly, Dallas Flannery, Jada Kelly, Jaelynn Cid, and Joseph Cid. Grandma Judi LOVED her Grandchildren! One of her favorite sayings was: "The main purpose of Children is to provide Grandchildren" Her work career consisted of a brief stint at the FBI, work with Pacific Bell Yellow Pages, which she retired early, Holy Names High School in the Counseling Department, and a self-employed College Counseling career. Although, not formally educated at the College level, Judi rose through the ranks at each company/organization that she worked, often stating that her education came from THE COLLEGE OF HARD KNOCKS. She also embraced her husband Dennis' avocation of coaching High School Basketball. She was scorekeeper, travel coordinator, surrogate Grandmother/Adult, and general overseer of each Program he worked at for over 20 years.