She is survived by her children, Robert Stephan of Arcanum, Ohio, James & Kay Stephan of New Madison, Ohio, Kathy & Randy French of Debary, Florida, and David & Michelle Stephan of Arcanum, Ohio; grandchildren, Megan Stephan, Ryan Stephan, Shayla Stephan and Rachel (Rudy) Clewell; great grandchildren, Alexis, Allyson and Dalton Clewell; sister, Doris Noe of Ironton, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Stephan whom she married on June 6, 1959; grandson, Evan Andrew French; 1 sister, 1 brother and numerous sisters in law and brothers in law.
Judy was a homemaker as well as worked on the farm. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Ithaca, Ohio, where she was a past Sunday School Teacher. Judy graduated in 1957 from Greenville High School. Judy enjoyed camping and was able to camp in several states. She loved sewing, flowers, gardening, Arts and Crafts, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
There will be a service held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Brock Cemetery, Brock, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the American Heart Association.
Condolence for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com
