Judith Ann "Judy" McFadden

Judith Ann “Judy” McFadden, 80, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered her eternal home on Thursday July 17, 2025 at her residence. Born on July 4, 1945 in Greenville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Carl LeRoy and Dorothy Frances Townsend Murphy.

Judy, as she was affectionately known, was a graduate of Sidney High School in Sidney, OH. She was a department manager for Walmart and served as a parts distribution agent for Honda in Troy OH. She was a true animal lover and cared for her pets, especially her dogs. She loved watching old westerns and organized crime shows, i.e. Law and Order”. Keeping a watchful eye over the farm was a special delight for her. She attended the Sherman Church of Christ.

Judy leaves to carry forward her legacy, three daughters: Pamela (David) Graves of Sidney, OH, Michelle (Chet) Willis of Wilmington, NC, Melissa (Jeff) Stone of Dry Ridge, KY; one sister: Helen Louise James of Greenville, OH; two brothers: Gary Lee Murphey of Dayton, OH, Dennis Lynn Murphey of Dayton, OH, along with 10 grandchildren: Ashley Eichelberger Cole, Colby Graves, Keifer Graves, Dakota Graves, Alexia Graves, Nadia Wasynczuk Lowe, Nicholas Wasynczuk, Hamilton Willis, Alexander Herrmann and Brook Herrmann and nine great-grandchildren…with two on the way. Preceding her in death are two brothers: Robert Eugene Murphy and Donald LeRoy Murphy.

Visitation will be Tuesday July 22, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at Stanley Funeral Homes (Williamstown). Funeral services will begin at 1:00; burial will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery in Dry Ridge.

In keeping with Judy’s spirit of love for animals, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to:

Grant Co. Animal Shelter          218 Barnes Rd.         Williamstown, KY 41097