Jean Loudy

Jean Loudy, age 43, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 14 at United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. No Visitation. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.
Jean Marie Loudy, the daughter of James Matthew and Rebecca (Haack) Worth, was born in Aurora, on March 5, 1983, and passed away in Merrick County, on October 8, 2026, at the age of 43.
She grew up in Aurora, while attending school Jean worked as a CNA  Jean graduated from Aurora High School, then received her associate’s degree in criminal justice and a bachelor’s degree in human resources and social services.   During her career, Jean worked as a dispatcher in Grand Island, child support case worker and after returning to Nebraska earlier this year she worked as a CNA in Grand Island. 
Jean was married to Jared Loudy on October 24, 2009, and two children were born to them. 
Jean was married to A.J. Smithson on October 29, 2022. 
Jean enjoyed arts and crafts, making people laugh, comedy movies, though the Wizard of Oz was her favorite, getting the family together, especially during Christmas.   Jean was known for her fashion and her many purses. She loved being a mom and enjoyed spoiling her kids and planning parties for them growing up. 
She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. 
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother and step-father, Rebecca and Tim Bussinger of Atkinson; her children, Mack Trotta (Amber Nelson) of Omaha, Matthew Loudy and Rutheah Loudy, both of Grand Island; sister, Rose (Grady) Stromer of Aurora; brother, Jonathon Bussinger of Atkinson; nephew, Zander Stromer of Aurora; niece, Jillian Stromer of Aurora and many other relatives and friends.