Judith Ann Washington

Judith Ann Washington, 70, departed this life on November 15, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 22, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri to Aruthia Finnell and Marvin Martin.  Judith’s mother married Floyd Finnell, and he helped her mother to raise and care for her. Judith attended Kansas City Public Schools, graduating from Central High School.

Judy is what we call her.  Judy worked in the Domestic Services field, and later becoming a nanny for over 40 years.  She enjoyed skating, bowling, cooking, and hanging with her “B & G Girls” on the casino bus.  Judy was the life of any party.  She raised many children in her life.

Judy had the kind of personality that everyone loved.  If you were in her presence, she made you feel welcomed and loved.  She would help anyone in their time of need with no questions asked.  She was a lady with many titles and wore them to perfection.  She was very big on family. She was the biggest Chiefs fan in all of Kansas City, Missouri. “LET’S GO CHIEFS!!!”

Six years ago, Judy was diagnosed with cancer, but she didn’t let it change her life, or how she wanted to live it.  She was a fighter.  She enjoyed attend worship services with her daughter, and later became a member of Calvary Chapel Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Harold Molden, Sr. Over the last six months, Judy was on hospice, but she still wanted to enjoy her life freely until her transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Aruthia and Floyd Finnell, and Marvin Martin, her lifelong partner: Anthony Durham; one brother, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Judy leaves to cherish her lasting memories her children: Leanna Washington, Anthony Washington (Patrice), and Amanda Washington (Zachary); four brothers: Floyd Morton (Harriette), Anthony Morton, Dwight Finnell, Sr. (Videlia), and Dennis Finnell; two sisters; Florida Washington, and Jeanette Samba; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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