Judy Ann Woods, 60, of Science Hill, passed away, Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 27, 1960; daughter of the late Lloyd and Geneva Keith Girdler. She retired after 38 years from General Electric. She loved golfing, spending time on the lake, and dancing. She was a member of the American Legion. Judy worked very hard all of her life to take care of her girls, often saying "she was the luckiest girl in the world". 

She is survived by her three daughters, Emily Ruckel, Erica & (Jason) Noel, and Ashley Ruckel; siblings, Roger Girdler & (Susan), Jeffrey Girdler, Janice Mink & (Buddy Williams), Debra Warren, and Pam Taylor; grandchildren, Haylee Ruckel, Jaylen Ebenkamp, Katelyn Ebenkamp, Nathan Ebenkamp, Devin Noel, and Jordan Noel; a great-grandchild, Ella Claire Long; two special dogs, Mr. Bill Bentley Woods, and Sasha Ruckel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Woods, and her parents.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Bruce Blevins officiating.

The family will receive friends after 1 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2021 until time for services.

The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff of Hospice of Lake Cumberland.