I am deeply saddened to hear of Judy’s passing.  I became acquainted with Judy during my first years of teaching at Springboro Schools. Through the years, I soon learned that Judy was a dedicated teacher as well as a fun person to be around. I’m thankful  to have known Judy during those early years of my teaching career.

To Judy's family and friends, you have my deepest sympathy.
I'm Judy's cousin by marriage.  I didn't see Judy very many times over the years, but to know her was to love her.  When we were kids, for a few holidays, our families would get together for a day.  Her family would drive from Franklin to Lima, and my family would do the reverse.  It was always a good time.  Later, in the 1959-60 range, our families met at Indian Lake for a picnic and boating.  We had a 16' boat with an 18 hp outboard, and this may have been Judy's first time at water skiing.  She was a very good athlete, and it would take a good athlete to ski with an 18 hp engine.
The last time I saw Judy was in 1996 when our cousin, Nancy, was married in Wapakoneta.  Since then, I believe we've traded Christmas cards with notes every year.
I would like very much to attend Judy's funeral, but due to my old age, I'm not sure if my wife Clara and I will be able to attend.
May Judy rest in peace.
Gary Winegardner

I cannot begin to convey how I value the last fifty years I have been blessed to call Judy Parker my friend.  In 1974, I was a fresh-out-of-college,   wet behind the ears,  and very naive in the ways of the teaching world.   Judy   imparted her wisdom upon me.   In her no nonsense way, she taught me what was really important, and what things to let go  of.   
    Over the years we had a lot of fun outside of school as well.  Once on a  water skiing to Lake Cumberland, she woke me up in the middle of the night to report a huge spider she killed  was filled with thousands of baby spiders that were running all over her room.    On a camping trip to Natural Bridge,  Kentucky we took a long hike, that resulted in having to pull  ticks off each other.   Judy tried her best to improve my golf game, but gave up after I hit most of my balls in a lake.    I had to sit in the golf cart and watch her play the rest of the round.
    Then there were the times my friend came to my aid - wallpapering my kitchen -and complaining that none of the walls were straight.   After my husband died, she climbed on top my RV to clean the roof because I was afraid of heights And she taught me after a horrible hangover to only drink water in my bourbon.
  I feel such sadness that I won't be able to call her up to chat any longer, but I'll always remember her fondly.   She was always there when I needed her.   Judy is the true definition of a friend.

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Judy Ann Parker

November 7, 1940 – October 9, 2023

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