Judy Diane Martin

Judy was born on April 4,1949 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of A.E. Jr. and Pauline (Sipes) Ray and died on June 15, 2024. She married Charles (Chuck) Martin on May 25,1974. She was a graduate of North Harden High School, located in Vine Grove, KY.

Chuck’s career with the CSX Railroad took them to several cities including Louisville, KY, Owensboro, KY, Evansville, IN/Henderson, KY, Danville, IL, Canden, TN and ultimately Jacksonville, FL. During these times she planned and managed the household(s), but fondly remembered her times with her Grandparents on Vine Grove and the those “Kentucky roots’. Her passion was providing a family homestead. She loved the holidays and the entertaining opportunities they presented, such as Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, and Halloween not to mention birthdays and other family events.

Judy will be remembered for the kindness and devotion she showed others, especially after their son Christopher was born in Jacksonville, FL. She worked tirelessly and volunteered at many of the schools he attended and was a main-stay for the Wolfson Band during his tenure there, working through three band directors, where she is still fondly remembered by many of the students at that time.

In addition to Chuck, her husband of 50 years, her two sisters, Brenda Lipscomb and Lisa Conger, both of Eddyville, KY and their families; one son Christopher living in Jacksonville, FL Family members extend from Virginia to Florida. Judy had many life-long friends made by in her moves with Chuck. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed her “adventurers” throughout the world. She was ready to go anytime the opportunity presented itself and cherished the memories made along the way.

Her family would like to thank the Earl B. Hadlow Center of Community Hospice and Palliative Care for the care she received during her final days.

A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd. A reception to visit with family and share memories will immediately follow the service.

Memorial contributions my be made in lieu of Flowers in Judy’s name to Lakewood Presbyterian Church 2001 University Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217.