Judy (nee Franklin) Batchelor, of Harrison, passed away on August 14, 2021, at the age of 80.
Judy was born in Maben, West Virginia on January 23, 1941, to Joseph and Effie (nee Pendry) Franklin. She caught the eye of Walter W. “Pooch” Batchelor, and they were married on July 18, 1958. They were blessed with three children, daughter Terry, and two sons: Todd and Jeff. Judy was always taking care of others. She stayed home with her children and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also helped friends & neighbors that needed extra help as they got older. Judy enjoyed cooking and the family get together always entailed making her famous fried chicken and potato salad. Judy loved being outdoors either working in her yard in her flower gardens or taking walks. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. Traveling back home to West Virginia and going with family to Myrtle Beach or Dale Hollow lake were her favorite places to vacation.
Judy will be missed by her loving husband, of 63 years: Walter “Pooch” Batchelor; her daughter: Terry (Stuart) Lake; sons: Todd (Beverly) Batchelor and Jeff (Cindy) Batchelor; cherished grandchildren: Megan (Trevor Lohr) Lake, Katie Lake, Ashley (Ryan) Bley, Zachery Hammonds, Ryan (Missy) Batchelor, and Josh (Jenny) Batchelor; great grandchildren: Alinea & Genevieve Bley, Markus Hammonds, Vedder & Krew Batchelor, Delany & Remi Batchelor.
Judy was preceded in death by dad Joseph Franklin & mom: Effie (nee Pendry) Sheriff; and her brother: William Franklin.
Services will be private.
Memorials may be made to Bayley Adult Day Program 401 Farrell Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45233.
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