Judy Ellen Stone-Brinker

Judy Ellen Stone Brinker, age 80, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Good Samaritan UK Hospital, just five days before turning 81 years of age.

Born on March 7, 1945, on Percival Road in Walton, Kentucky, Judy was one of seven children of the late Ina Ruth Stone and William Orville Stone. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty years, James Robert Brinker; her brothers Charles Stone and Daryl Stone; and her sisters Barbara Borchers and Brenda Barnett. She is survived by her brother Warren Stone, sister Marjorie Stone Luebbe, her son James Joseph Brinker (Eleonore), daughter Jill Elizabeth Brinker Foote, grandson Benjamin Allen Foote, and granddaughter Kylia Rashelle Brinker Murdock (Steven).

Judy graduated from Simon Kenton High School and later pursued her love of learning at the University of Kentucky, where she earned her nursing degree. She went on to work in virology at UC, trained as a nurse practitioner, and served in the Intensive Care Unit.

Judy's love and appreciation for her Creator and her family caused her to search for spiritual truth which led to her baptism as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1980, a commitment that became the foundation of her life. She found joy in sharing her faith and treasured every moment spent with her family and friends. Her home was a place of refuge, filled with warmth, encouragement, and, when needed, firm but loving direction. She became a "Mom" to many, and her absence will be deeply felt.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 21st at the:

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

100 French Street , Cold Spring, KY 41076

Visitation: 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Memorial Talk: 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disaster Relief through the worldwide work at JW.org.