She was born November 17, 1941 in Ewington, Ohio, the daughter of the late Grady and Pearl (Dodrill) Twyman.
She married Clarence (Red) Thompson in October 1959. He passed in 2018. He was definitely the love of her life. They were truly inseparable.
They raised three children together: John (Butch) Thompson, Rebecca Thompson Reece, and Grady Brett Thompson. They lost their two sons to cancer in 2013 and 2021.
She was employed with Ohio Bureau of Employment Services for 22 years. She retired early to watch her grandchildren who adored her.
Judy was a member of Daybreak Church of Christ in Christian Union in Ewington and Etna. Judy was raised in the church and was always a believer. She committed herself to Christ with a public baptism in 2014. She lived for the Lord and diligently planted seeds and would lead others to Christ despite her trials and illnesses.
Surviving are daughter Rebecca and her sons Bristol and Denver Reece. Granddaughters Jennifer and Jody Thompson born to John and Debbie Thompson. Great-grandchildren Jaylyn, Zoey, and Liam. Grandsons Chance Thompson and Shane (Levi) Heirling, with chance being born to Grady Brett Thompson. Grady was married to the late Misty Jones Thompson.
Also surviving are sister Cathy and husband Steve Elliot, aunts Wanda Regan and Betty Twyman, many niece, nephews, and cousins, best friend of 71 years Opal Mays, and sister-in-laws Wanda (Buster) Hager and Frances Dobbins.
In addition to her parents, husband, and sons, she was preceded in death by her brother Ron Twyman in 2005, and sister-in-law Joyce Twyman in 2012.
A visitation for Judy will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St, Pataskala, Ohio 43062, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Dan Tipton officiating.
Judy will be laid to rest in Pataskala Cemetery, 9545 Creek Rd, Pataskala, Ohio 43062.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Judy Thompson Memorial Account for Chance In Care "Chance" 6595 Watkins Rd., Pataskala, Ohio 43062 or Hospice of Central Ohio 2269 Cherry Valley Rd. Newark, Ohio 43055
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