Judith Sullivan

Judith Sullivan obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Judith Sullivan

Judith Sullivan Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 14, 2025.
Judith Ann Sullivan, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, surrounded by love and comfort, with her son Eric by her side. She was born on May 14, 1947, in Peru, Indiana, to Philip and Sarah Ortwein, and made her home in Buckeye, Arizona, in her later years.
Judith earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida, where she began nurturing her lifelong love of art and writing. A gifted artist and writer, she brought creativity, humor, and wit to everything she touched. Those who knew her remember her as quick-witted, intelligent, and endlessly kind - a woman who loved deeply and inspired others to do the same.
She is survived by her son Eric Sullivan, her daughter Kelly Dutton, her partner and dear friend Tom Brown, and her cousins Rebecca Bond and Susan, along with many other family members and friends who cherished her.
A private service will be held by the family to celebrate Judith's life and the love she shared with those closest to her.
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