Judith Slough

Judith Slough NORFOLK- Judith "Judy" Slough left this life Feb. 17, 2009, after a brief illness. Judy was incredibly courageous and we all love her for it. Judy was predeceased by her parents, Evelyn Slough and Robert Slough Jr. as well as her brother, Robert "Bobby" Slough III. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Joanne Slough; nephews, David Slough and Richard "Rick" Slough, his wife Devon and children Madison and McKenna. She is also survived by her niece, Kim Matheny, her husband Mike and children Nicole, Ashley and Cory. Judy's life began in Richmond, but her heart was in Norfolk where she spent the last 30 years of her life. When Michel and Paul Lynch convinced Judy to leave teaching in Richmond and move to Norfolk to help them in their new coffee business, she did it willingly and never looked back. Judy Slough was the most giving and loving woman we have ever known. Michel and Paul and their children Ben and Andy became Judy's family. Ben and Andy's children, Ben Jr., Mia and Drew had her heart. Also included in our family are Nina and Larry Hartman and their children Clay, Lauren and Olivia. They all adored their Auntie Judy. It was in the coffee business that Judy met her very dearest friend and soul-mate, Deniese Fulgham. Judy is survived by Deniese; her daughter, Michelle Shultz, her husband Kenny and their children Caroline, Tommy, Lizzy and Tyler. A second daughter, Lisa Fulgham, her partner Jeremy Hunsucker and their daughter Kyleigh. Lisa is expecting Judy's second grandchild, and she was thrilled when she found out. Also included in our family are Patricia Moore and her children Jimmy and Michael. After 20 years in the coffee business, Judy returned to her first life as a teacher. While at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Judy was again working with the young people she had left many years before. We only hope they loved her as much as we, her family, loved her. Judy Slough was one of a kind, and there is a void that will never be filled. We love you Judy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel.