Judith A. Johnson

Judith A. Johnson obituary, Southport, FL

Judith A. Johnson

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Judith Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Mar. 9, 2026.
Judith A. Johnson, of Southport, FL. went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born in Geneva, AL. on February 25, 1941.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her many siblings.

She loved spending time with her family and being surrounded by her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 67 years, Orvil Johnson; daughters, Laurie Cobb (Bubba) and Sharon Gillespie (John); son Toney Johnson (Jenene); grandchildren, Jessica Johnson, Justin Johnson, Audrey Winings, Hilary Cobb, Hannah Gillespie, and Heath Gillespie; along with 3 great grandchildren and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Derrick Glass officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Private burial will take place at the Hatcher Cemetery.

Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Judith A. Johnson.

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12

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Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services

247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, FL 32404

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12

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2:00 p.m.

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247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, FL 32404

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