Judith "Judy" Louise Richards

Richards, Judith “Judy” Louise age 84 of Centerville, Ohio passed away Sunday July 30, 2023. Born January 12, 1939 to Marion and Phyllis “Peggy” {Woodruff} Giesseman in Sidney, Ohio. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; David and Norman Giesseman and former husband; Arthur Richards. She is survived by her children; Daniel “Matt” (Lynnai) Richards of West Milton, Ohio and Jodi (Matthew) Jecker of Centerville, Ohio. Also surviving are her grandchildren; Bailey Richards, Ashley Jecker, Katie Jecker and Tyler Jecker and several nieces who were very special to Judy.

Judy was a 1957 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a 1961 graduate from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education that she was exceptionally proud of. She enjoyed playing many card games, including hand and foot, gin rummy and pinochle. When able, Judy loved going to Bob Evans for a monthly dinner to meet with old friends from THS graduating classes 1957-1959. She enjoyed the Mum Festival parade and loved spending time with all of her wonderful family and friends, especially attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Judy was a member of the Tipp City Global Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday August 4, 2023 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday August 5, 2023 at Tipp City Global Methodist Church, 8 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Pastor Robert Hussong officiating. Her family suggests that anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Judy’s memory to please consider the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.