Judith A. Johnson, age 70, formerly of Troy and more recently of Tipp City, OH passed away on March 20, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on January 2, 1955 in Willard, OH to the late Kenneth Henry and Betty June (Barton) Cox.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years of marriage: Steven F. Johnson; son and daughter-in-law: Peter F. and Susan Johnson and brother and sister-in-law: David and Linda Cox.

Judy graduated from Miami University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Following graduation, she served as a librarian at Piqua High School and later she was employed with The Learning Source and served as an ESL tutor. For over 40 years, Judy was a skin care consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. The pride of Judy's accomplishments, outside of raising her son Peter was serving as the Director and teacher with First Kids Christian Cooperative Preschool in Troy.

She was a member of the Tipp City Global Methodist Church. Personally, Judy enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, counted cross-stitch, walking and March Madness. Judy and Steve shared a love for history and one of their favorite places to visit was Williamsburg. Another travel highlight was their Alaskan cruise.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on March 31, 2025 at Tipp City Global Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at the church. Private interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse or Main Street Preschool at Tipp City Global Methodist Church.  Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000, Boone NC 28607

Main Street Preschool % Tipp City Global Methodist Church
8 West Main Street, Tipp City OH 45371