Judy was born March 11th 1939 in Erie, PA; her parents being Jessie and Charles R Leone MD, She attended Villa Maria Elementary, She then graduated from Mercyhurst Preparatory School. Judy then attended college in Philadelphia. PA where she graduated from Gwynedd-Mercy University. Following college Judy returned to Erie, PA where she worked as a dental assistant.
Judy eventually moved to Atlanta, GA where she met her husband and great love of her life, Warren (Buddy) Reed. Their marriage of the past 28 years was filled with joy and many happy times with friends and family. They traveled extensively in America and Europe exploring museums, architecture, and the different cultures. In all, they visited over fifteen countries, returning several times to their favorite two, France and Italy.
Judy was a patron and member of the arts in Atlanta including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and Art Partners. She continued to support her childhood schools of Villa Maria Elementary School, Mercyhurst Preparatory School and Gwynedd-Mercy College.
She created the Charles R Leone MD Scholarship Fund in the name of her father for students with economic needs at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine.
Judy also volunteered as a dental assistant and administrator at the Central Presbyterian Church to provide dental services to Atlanta’s needy.
Judy is survived by her husband Warren (Buddy) Reed, her brother Charles R Leone Jr MD (Ellen), four nephews Charles R III (Madelon), Jeffrey, Randolph (Ginny), and Phillip, as well as two grandnieces, God daughter Christiana and Lauren, three grandnephews Austin (Sabrina), Russell, and Warren, twin great grandnephew Ryan and twin great grandniece Emmy.
Visitation will be Monday April 23rd from 5-8pm at H M Patterson and Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven GA 30319.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 24th at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1350 Hearst Drive, Brookhaven GA 30319. There will be a gathering of friends one hour before the Mass at noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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