Judy L. Hall

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Judy L. Hall, 75, passed away at home in Centralia, Wash., surrounded by family.  She was born Sept. 6, 1944, in Chicago, Ill., to Charles and Elizabeth Tock. Judy’s parents traveled the country, eventually settling in Centralia when she was six.  She was one of four children.

Judy was a 1962 graduate of Centralia High School. It was at Centralia High School that she met her future husband, Larry, in physical education dance class.  They married in 1964, and started their family, which resulted in five children, Greta, Bob, Trisha, Richard and Randy; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. They never left Centralia, always calling this area home.

Judy’s career was a mom, homemaker and accomplished seamstress. Many people in the Lewis County area had dresses, alterations, memory pillows and many other items handmade by her. Judy’s love of sewing was seen by the countless hours her children had to endure in all fabric stores visited, some visits lasting years!

Judy received joy in visiting her children and grandchildren around the country.  During these visits as new cuisine from a different area was explored, she would try to figure out what was in it so she could make it at home. To see her picking apart a carne asada burrito or some other item supplied us all small comic relief.

She was a proud mom of all five kids, speaking highly of each one’s accomplishments.

Judy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry; children, Greta, Bob, Trisha, Richard and Randy; sister, Valli; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

A private family gathering of remembrance will occur in December of 2019. A remembrance is being planned around their beloved neighborhood fire pit, in May of 2020.