Judith McGalin Stroud

Judy was born on August 15, 1946 in Orlando, Florida to A.C. McGalin and Mary Christine McGalin. She grew up in Orlando, Florida with her sisters Mary, Angela and her twin sister, Janice. She graduated from Maynard Evans High School and went on to graduate from The University of Florida.

Following her graduation from The University of Florida, Judy joined the United States Navy and rose to the rank of Lieutenant. She was stationed in Norfolk, Hawaii and San Diego. While stationed in San Diego, she met her husband Joseph Stroud, Jr. (Joe). She was on active duty with the Navy for five years. After moving to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Judy was a school teacher there while Joe attended law school. After Joe graduated from law school, he and Judy moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Judy continued teaching school at Ortega Elementary until she became a mother to her two daughters.

Judy was a long-time member of Deermeadows Baptist Church where she was active for many years. She was also a member of the Mandarin Garden Club and other social organizations.

Judy enjoyed the beach in St. Augustine, traveling with her husband and annual trips with her sisters. She also enjoyed playing bridge, antiquing, hosting parties and family gatherings and was very creative with painting and crafts. She also kept her mind active with Sudoku. She loved all animals, especially her beloved dog, Missy.

Judy is preceded in death by her mother and father, and her sister, Angela Cromer. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Stroud, Jr., daughters Rachel Keith (John) and Mary Mobley. She is also survived by her sisters Janice Taylor and Mary Mathis and nieces Sandra Mangro, Debra Bryans, Laura Mathis, Mary Helen Zimmer, Jaqueline Strohkorb, and her many grand nieces and nephews. She was “Nana” to six grandchildren: Hunter Kingery, Lillian Carr, Parker Mobley, Chandler Mobley, Gunner Mobley and Waylon Mobley.

Judy will be remembered for her kind heart, nurturing spirit, laugh and always looking for ways to help others. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

The family wishes to thank their church family at Deermeadows Baptist Church and Community Hospice for their loving care.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 30th with a viewing at 1 p.m. and service at 2 p.m. at Deermeadows Baptist Church, 9780 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256. She will be laid to rest at a later date in the Warrior Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice: https://www.communityhospice.com/ ; 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257.