Judy Johnson, 69, departed this life peacefully, Thursday, May 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Oct. 7, 1957, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Jack “Gabby” Stone and Norma Stone. She was a ray of light to everyone blessed enough to know her. She never met a stranger and could start a conversation with anybody. Her genuine personality, warm heart, and welcoming spirit naturally drew people to her everywhere she went. She had a special way of making people feel comfortable, loved, and appreciated. She loved life and cherished her family deeply. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs, going to yard sales, and finding the best deals wherever she could. She especially loved watching birds each day, always keeping an eye out for her favorite cardinal, which she believed was a comforting sign from Heaven. Her strength and determination were an inspiration to all who knew her. Through multiple battles with cancer, she fought courageously and never backed down. Even during the hardest times, she continued to show unwavering love to her family and reminded everyone to live life to the fullest, cherish every moment, and do the things that bring joy while health allows.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children by birth, Bridgette (Alex) Antonio of Camargo, Anthony (Kassandra) Johnson of Canton and Dustin Johnson (Elizabeth) of Louisville; children by love, Tanya Johnson, Robert Johnson, Tracey Johnson, Nichole Earls and Chad Johnson; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends who will forever cherish her memory.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Johnson; and sisters, Carolyn Ingram and Peggy Becraft.
Service was conducted Tuesday, May 12, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Arthur Douthitt Jr. officiating. Burial was in Machpelah Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Christian Johnson, Tyson Stone, Jakob Johnson, Keon Johnson, Drew Neal and Jonathon Cunningham.
Honorary pallbearers were Evergreen deacons, Ryan Yankey and Alex Antonio.
