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Judith Holcombe Obituary
Ms. Judith Marilyn Barnes Holcombe of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the age of 80. Judy was born to parents John Barnes and Catherine Wall Anderson on April 18, 1940 in Savannah, GA. She grew up as an only child, attended Savannah High School, and the University of Georgia, Savannah.
Judy married William Lee McDowell Jr. in 1959, and had four children. Judy served Lanier 3M as an office manager until her retirement in 2002. After moving to New Mexico, Judy began volunteering at the New Mexico Lung Association and the New Mexico Thoracic Society. While passionately serving these organizations for the last 15 years, Judy was dedicated to educating and giving back to the respiratory community.
Judy will be loved and missed by her surviving four sons, William Lee McDowell III, David Sean McDowell, Patrick Kevin McDowell, Christopher Alan McDowell; her step brothers, Barry Barnes and Bruce Barnes, her sixteen grandchildren; and her fourteen great-grandchildren.
At Judy's request, no services will be held and cremation is taking place in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the New Mexico Thoracic Society. The family is grateful for all condolences.
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Jane M Wright
June 14, 2020
Judy was a wonderful friend . She was so proud of her children and she loved her grandbabies. I know her little baby girl (dog) will miss her too. Love to the family
Edward
May 27, 2020
Judy - You were a special light to many of us, and your tenacity, attitude and kindness will be greatly missed by your neighbors and friends.
May 26, 2020
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories
and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
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