Judith "Judy" L. Coleman

Judy Coleman (87) of Lake City passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She was born Judith Lucille Giddens on Dec 11, 1937, in Avon Park FL to Ellis and Viola Giddens. After marrying James E Coleman on November 12, 1955, she spent most of her adult life in Maxville, Bryceville and Lake City FL. She worked for 25 years for the Federal Aviation Administration and retired in 2011. Judy was passionately devoted to two things—her family and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband James, her parents, and her sister Patricia Johns. She is survived by her children: Jeanie (Jerry) Stephens, Fran (Harvey) Peace, James (Katie) Coleman Jr, Barbara (Johnnie) Anderson and Tricia (Seth) Cales. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren: Jon, Kris, Rebecca, Sarah, Hannah, Robert, Derek, Robyn, Tim, Travis, Randall, Savannah, Rachel, Lauren, Leah, and Levi; by 32 great-grandchildren; by 3 great-great grandchildren; by 4 sisters Barbara, Shirley, Carole and June, and by a host of treasured nieces and nephews. This amazing woman made each of them feel as though they were her favorite—and they were right—each of them was her favorite!

Judy was a life-long devout follower of Jesus Christ. Her life in this world and the next was totally dependent on him. She longed to be in his presence—and now that longing is fulfilled. She is rejoicing in her forever home.

A public visitation will be held 6-8pm on Sunday August 31 at Guerry Funeral Home, 2659 SW Main Blvd Lake City FL. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 10am on Monday, September 1 at Christ Central Church, 359 SW Dyal Ave Lake City, FL 32024 with Pastor Lonnie Johns officiating. Burial will follow the service at 1:30pm at Longbranch Cemetery, 5500 Long Branch Cemetery Rd, Maxville FL with Jerry Stephens officiating. Guerry Funeral Home is honored to serve the Coleman family.