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Judith "Judy" Lynn Broadrick, age 73 of Ringgold, Ga, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Hospice care at her home.
Judy was born in Harriman and raised in Chattanooga, Tn where she attended Tyner High School. She owned and operated Ringgold Radiator Repair for 43 years and was known as "The Radiator Lady". She was a believer in and follower of the Lord, Jesus Christ, and she enjoyed studying Eschatology and Ecclesiology.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Stan Broadrick; father, Hubert C. Young; mother, Osa Mae Robinson Young; sister, Linda Matthews; brother, John Young; and daughter Regina Santana.
She is survived by her sister Lisa Collins; son Joey Chadwick; son Jason (Beth) Matthews; daughter Carrie (Brennan) Nielsen; daughter Angi Womack; stepchildren Kevin (Allison) Broadrick, April Hilley, Keri (Corey) Pethick; 22 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Judy was laid to rest at Beautiful Greenwood Cemetery. Her wishes were to have a private celebration of life for close family and friends. The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga Athens's team for their wonderful care. Most of all, our deepest gratitude and love for the outpouring of support from Judy's many friends. It has blessed us so much.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Judy or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
400 S White Street, Athens, TN 37303
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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