Judy Reva Woods was born on October 8, 1954, to the late Tim McCallie and Helen (Wells) Belmar. She was the second of five children.
Judy married Robert Woods on August 24, 1973, and to this union was born two sons and one daughter, Robert Jr., Eric and Shawnta. In addition to raising her three children, she also raised a stepson, Darren.
Judy was born and raised in Louisville, KY. Prior to her illness she was employed at Jewish Hospital in Food and Nutrition Services. Judy was a member of Phillipian Baptist Church and was a faithful member until her illness. Her dedication to her family and friends was unlimited. She was loved by many, but God loved her best.
Judy fought her illness for several years, but she fought as long as she could. She became very tired and on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, God said it was time for the "weary to be at rest" and she passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Cheryl Norfleet.
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Shawnta (John) Shivers; sons, Robert Woods, Sr., Eric Woods and Darren Goodnight; siblings, Deborah Payton, James Payton, Jr., Oliver Payton, Dellette and Dellevet McCallie; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, July 29, 2016, from 3pm-6pm at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway) with a celebration of Judy's life beginning at 6pm at the chapel of Newcomer Funeral Home SW.