Judith Ann Stewart

Judith Ann Stewart (Judy) was born November 19, 1939, in Clarksburg, WV. She passed away on November 10, 2026, after a battle with vascular dementia, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Jerry Stewart and children Jenny Yates (George), Jayne Anderson (Keith), Jill Kirby (J.D.), and Jessica Stewart; and grandchildren Danielle Burch (Cody), Seth Yates (Falon), Kyle Anderson, Zack Anderson (Sara), Dean Kirby, (fiancé Taryn Ging), Shane Kirby (girlfriend Peyton Krahling); great grandchildren Cole Burch, Liam and Hayden Anderson.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Thomas C. Madden, Jr. and Helvi Patama Madden, and her twin grandsons Logan and Cole Yates.

Judy graduated in 1958 from West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Romney, WV. In 1963, Judy moved to Washington, DC to work for the Washington Star Newspaper. Shortly after her move to DC, she married the love of her life, Jerry on November 29, 1963. Judy began her career with the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, MD in 1974 where she worked for 26 years and retired in 2000.

In her personal life, she enjoyed photography, puzzles, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She loved to babysit her grandchildren, camping adventures with friends and family, and her collection of teddy bears.

To know her was to love her. She was a devoted mother, a loving grandmother/great grandmother, and a cherished friend. Her family was her greatest blessing, and she dedicated her life to loving, caring for, and bringing happiness around her.

She had a heart of gold, a beautiful spirit, and a love that made everyone feel special. Her kindness, strength, laughter, and unconditional love will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.