Judith Kathleen White ("Judy" to her friends, and Family) was born August 31st, 1941 in Euclid, OH to parents Catherine, and Albert Axford. She passed at home quietly on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 with her grandson William by her side. Judy kept her friends remarkably close, some dating as far back as her school days in Euclid. When she was 18 she married James Preston who was in the Army. They had two daughters, Mary Ann Birchfield, and Cathy Preston Salls (Chad). She had two grandchildren, William Noble (Heather), and April Nolde (Andrew). She had four great grandchildren Logan, Camron, Avery, and August. Her sister Linda Bosiacki had two children, Niece Amy Ericksen, daughter Avery, along with Nephew Alan (Tiffany), sons Nate, and Will. She was proceeded in death by her parents Catherine, and Albert, her sister Linda Bosiacki, and Randy White. The family traveled, and lived in the U.S., and abroad over a period of many years. Later in life she married Randy White, and they settled in Margate, FL where they lived many years in the sun. They went on to travel around the world together, and filled their days with various art shows. Judy was a full time Mom while raising her daughters, and volunteered with both daughters in a variety of places such as girl scouts, and their classrooms. She worked, and retired from JC Penney's as a manager. After retiring from JC Penney's, she took on a consulting position at Alexander Terry where she worked until she retired again. She loved her family, friends, music, traveling, animals, art, Key West, and loved helping people. She had a huge heart, and would do anything for you whether she knew you or not. She was beautiful inside, and out, had a strong work ethic, was understanding, generous, was always there for everyone, and wildly funny. Hold a joyful memory of Judy. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Viewing will be held Saturday, October 19th from 10-10:30 at Corrigan-Deighton Funeral Home 21900 Euclid Avenue, Euclid, OH) followed by services from 10:30-11:00. Burial at Whitehaven Memorial Park at noon (615 Som Center Road, Mayfield Village, OH). Questions about anything call her daughter Mary Ann at 541.321.3383.
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