Judith Nichols Falge

Born in 1931 to Thomas Nichols and Marian Hubley, Judith Anne Nichols Joyce was predeceased by her brother, Thomas S. Nichols, Jr., and her husbands, George (Bud) Joyce, Peter Joyce, and Richard (Dick) Falge.

She attended St. Mary’s Hall/Doane Academy and Smith College and made her debut at the Waldorf-Astoria in 1949.

A long-time resident of Pacific Palisades and Pebble Beach in California, Judy was a member of the New York City and Los Angeles Junior League, Riviera Country Club, Bel Air Bay Club, The Beach and Tennis Club, and the Cypress Point Club.

She was a noted interior designer in both Los Angeles and Pebble Beach, an avid golf enthusiast, a dedicated docent at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, an active supporter of the Carmel by-the-Sea Garden Club and a devoted member of the Carmel Mission Basilica.

Judy is survived by her sister, Linda Parry; four daughters, Lonnie Joyce, Andree Gordon (John), Maggie Bailly, and Brigid Harris (Jeff); her grandchildren, Megan Hensher (Matt), Richard Bailly, Tommy Bailly, Emmy Gordon and great-granddaughter, Lexie Hensher.

A Memorial Mass for Judy will be celebrated at 10:00 am at Carmel Mission Basilica on Friday, September 7 followed by a reception. Memorial contributions may be made to Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923. Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Judy’s guest book and leave messages for her family.