Linda Lee (Smith) Judy

1937-2026

Linda Lee (Smith) Judy, 88, of Ellenton, Fla., passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026.

Born on Sept. 17, 1937 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Margaret Jean (Shaw) Smith and Lester William Smith, she leaves behind her brother Dennis L. Smith and sister Susie (Smith) Judge of East Liverpool, Ohio.

Linda is survived by her husband, Richard Keith Judy of Ellenton, Fla. (formerly of Chester, West Virginia); sons Richard Dennis (Lisa) Judy, Timothy Sean (Tracy) Judy; grandchildren Nicole Carter (Phillip), Zach Judy, Rachel Skeleton (Mike); and great-grandchildren, Riley, Mason and Sophie Carter and Cooper and Tucker Skelton.

She graduated with honors from East Liverpool High School in 1955. After graduating she attended Youngstown State University.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed deeply by all her “children” and family and friends. Anyone who knew her was fortunate to have her in their lives.

“How lucky [we are] to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

-A.A. Milne

5/14/26