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Judy attended elementary school in Hill City, Kansas. She then attended the Institute of Logopedics in Wichita for the next seven years. Here she worked with specialists who helped her learn to adapt and overcome the obstacles of daily living with cerebral palsy. Judy was determined to live a full and independent life....and she did!
Her first employment was at the Graham County Hospital in the purchasing department. She went on to attend Fort Hays State University. In 1993 she received her bachelor's degree in Social Work, in conjunction with Kansas State University. Upon graduating, Judy moved to Kansas City and worked for the State of Kansas and the Department for Children and Families Vocational Rehabilitation Services for 19 years.
After retiring in April of 2014, Judy moved to Andover to be closer to her family. She enjoyed trips to the mall, eating out at a favorite restaurant, visiting with friends and family, and sitting outside to enjoy the beautiful days with a frozen Coke. Judy was an avid sports fan! She especially enjoyed cheering on the Chiefs and the K-State Wildcats.
Judy is survived by her sisters: Pat (Phil) Rath of Newton, Mary Jo (Mike) Foster of Weatherford, Texas, and Amy (Curt) Champlin of Wichita; three brothers: Mike Jolly of BelAire, Chris (Linda) Jolly of Towanda, and Ron Jolly of Latham; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Preceding Judy in death were her parents, David and Rosalie Jolly, and two brothers, Ken Jolly and Gary Jolly.
Judy's courage, grit, determination, love for life, and love for her family will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. A funeral mass will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City, Kansas.
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