Judy Kay Johnson

She died peacefully the morning of August 29, 2025, in Modesto California

Judy had been suffering from an aggressive form of dementia for the last 5 years. Recently she had a fall and broke her arm. The injury combined with her declining health became the tipping point leading to her departure.

Judy is survived by:

Son, Joseph Alexander Cunnington and (wife) Maria.

Granddaughters: Jessica Rose Cunnington and Jodi Cowan (son-law Matthew) and their children

Great Grandchildren, Grace, Hank, and Jane.

Brother in-law, Mike Haruff

Sister in-law, Jauna Carlson

Nieces and Nephews: Debbie, Mike, Angela, Alex, Robyn Lyn, Karen, Kristy, Kyle, and Tina

Judy was preceded in death by:

Mother, Ina Mae Tinsley and Father, Maurice Tillman Calhoon

Sister, Pat Haruff

Husband, Herbert Chloy Cunnington and Son, Robert Cunnington

The engraving at Judy’s resting place is what first comes to mind when thinking of my mother.

“A LIFE LED TO FULLEST”

Judy was the consummate achiever, an inspirator everyone she encountered. She wanted the most from every experience for herself and those around her. As a single mom, she gave it her all in raising her two sons. She had a knack for mentoring yet instilling in my brother and I that our destinies lie solely in our own choices.

Judy’s enduring success as Mortgage Loan Officer was the high point of her professional career. In 1994 she served as President of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW). This success was the fuel for one of her greatest passions. She traveled the world to embrace all she could. Her tales of her travels will be with us forever.

Judy’s life was amazing. She would want us all to live our own lives to the fullest just as she had when she was with us. There will not be a formal ceremony for Judy, she will be laid to rest at Alta Mesa cemetery in Palo Alto after which we shall let you know.