Judy grew up on the family ranch and attended Orosi schools. She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Fresno State and taught at Alta School in Reedley, CA before becoming a stay at home Mom.
Judy met her loving husband Harvey while attending Orosi High School, they were married for 65 years. They built a wonderful life together farming alongside Harvey’s brother Lee Bailey and wife Roberta.
Judy was a member of the Orange Cove Women’s Club, loved to play bridge and spend time with her wide circle of friends. Judy and Harvey enjoyed traveling, family and volunteering their time to the community.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband Harvey, her parents and her brother Richard Cima. She is survived by her daughter Kim Soares and husband Mark, daughter Peggy Cochran and husband Richard, grandson Alexander Soares and wife Elizabeth, granddaughter Caitlin Cochran and Great Grandson David Cochran.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Orange Cove High School scholarship fund.
