She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Boggs (husband Donald) of Chattanooga, TN and Peggy Waldron of Richmond, VA. She also leaves behind four grandchildren—Roderick Boggs (wife Lori) of Tampa, FL; Derek Boggs (wife Alexandra) of Atlanta, GA; Tracy Waldron and Krystle Waldron (husband Cole) of Richmond, VA; and six great grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, George, James, and Harlan Boggs, and Byron Johnson plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Erma Bland; sisters, Shirley Yokum and Billie Tubaugh; and brothers, Harper, Byron Jr. and Thomas Bland.
A graveside service and interment will be held Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 12:00 noon at North Fork Memorial Cemetery.
Judy had just celebrated her 100th birthday on November 18, 2022, with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
She was born in Harman, WV to Byron and Erma Harper Bland and grew up in Mouth of Seneca, WV, where she graduated from Circleville High School in 1941. Following graduation and marriage to Roscoe Sponaugle, she lived in Canton, Ohio where daughter, Sandra Lee, was born. During World War II, she and daughter Sandra lived in Mouth of Seneca with her parents Byron and Erma Bland. The family moved back to Ohio after the war where daughter, Peggy Sue, was born before coming back to WV to assist his father on Sponaugle Family Farm.
She was an accomplished seamstress and homemaker and a member of the Circleville Presbyterian Church, where she served as treasurer for many years. She also loved working at the local Community Fair supervising the Baked Goods Department and often winning first prize for her Red Devils Food Cake with cooked Chocolate Frosting or her Spice Cake with cooked Caramel Frosting. (No, she wasn’t the judge.) There was always at least one cake in the house for each weekend, which we kids especially enjoyed on Monday Wash Day. (Remember when each day of the week was a special job?)
After leaving the farm and moving to VA, there was always a Chocolate Mousse Pie and her famous Pink Salad waiting for her son-in-law Don Boggs’ visits. He quickly moved into rank of favorite person, something her two daughters often pointed out to her. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were so loved and enjoyed by her from the oldest, Rod Boggs to the youngest, Byron Johnson. She couldn’t wait for those calls on her ViewClix from any and all. Lately, Matthew and Byron had been keeping her entertained.
She moved to TN into Garden Plaza, and later The Bridge, where she loved being entertained by the various activities and the exercise room. She loved to be moving, walking every day, probably known as “the hall walker” to many. She will be missed by many but not forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AmericanArthritisFoundation.com in her memory.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
