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Judith Johnson Obituary

Judith Johnson WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Judith "Judy" Davis Johnson passed away peacefully on June 11 from complications of dementia. She was 82. Judy was born in Washington, D.C. in 1942 to Howard and Ruth Davis and grew up in Arlington, Va. She graduated in 1964 from William & Mary, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, before marrying fellow alum Edward Q. Johnson in 1966 and going on to a 30-year career with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Judy retired to Charleston, where she lived for 20 years on Seabrook and Johns Island. She invested her time in her many passions including history, as an interpreter and patron of Drayton Hall; music, as a patron of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and member of the chorus, among other arts organizations; and nature, as a staunch advocate for conservation of South Carolina's coastal region. Judy is survived by her children; Capt. Edward Davis Johnson, USN (Stephanie), and Katherine Johnson Gordon (Quin); three grandchildren; former husband, Edward Johnson; and sister, Katherine Richardson (William). A memorial service will be held at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston on Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Coastal Conservation League.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2024.

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Dwight Williams

September 9, 2024

I sang with Judy in the Charleston Symphony Chorus. She was very supportive when I served as the president of that organization. But, I fondly remember one night when I stayed with her after a rehearsal, when she had locked her keys in her car. It was late, but we had good laughs while chatting until the locksmith arrived. May your memory be for a blessing, Judith.
Dwight Williams

JUlie Fenimore

September 9, 2024

I met Judy in Charleston over 20 years ago, and she always claimed that I convinced her to live in Charleston and to try out for ther Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus before refurning to her home so that she would be ready to go when she moved here. So she did. The rest is history. What wonderful times we shared. Miss you so much. JUlie Fenimore

Anne Kabler Robichaux

July 4, 2024

I also knew Judy in college and admired her for many reasons. We were sorority sisters as well, but our paths didn't cross often. Many years later we reconnected with the Charleston area W&M Alumni Chapter. I always enjoyed catching up with her, and my admiration for her did not diminish over the years. My condolences to her family and many friends.

Gretchen Israel

June 30, 2024

I was a sorority sister of Judy´s from William and Mary. I remember Judy for her kindness, quick whit and infectious laugh. She loved life and those around her. I visited her in Charleston and we enjoyed going out for shrimp and grits and reminiscing about old times. We will miss you, Judy! Sending special love and condolences to her family.
Gretchen Scherer Israel.

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