Judith G. Ward Henry

Judith G. Ward Henry, 76, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born July 7, 1950, in Owensboro, to the late Willie Joe and Edith Payne Ward. She was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and married Ron Henry on February 17, 1978.

Judith was employed by P.A.T. (Premium Allied Tool) for 10 years, Bell South, and then went on to become the first woman to be hired by Western Electric. She loved her many hobbies, including decorating houses, planting flowers, crocheting, knitting items for family and friends, as well as making crafts. She loved all holidays, especially Christmas. Judith enjoyed all of the shopping, making gifts, and wrapping presents.

In addition to her parents, Judith is preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Hayden and Linda Pruden; brother, Bobby Ward; grandson William “Chase” Henry; and nephew Ryan Hayden.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ron Henry; stepchildren, Robin Bingaman (Lloyd), Roy Henry, and Lesley Henry; her favorite niece, Sara Ward Glaser, other nieces and nephews, Jennie Pruden Dorton, Jeff Pruden, Jodi Hayden Birkhead, Ross Hayden, and Jana Hayden Hudson; as well as a sister-in-law, Gina Legg; and cousin, Jackie White.

The funeral Mass for Judith will be 12p.m. Tuesday, October 20, at Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 10a.m. until 11:30 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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