Judith Anne Stoddard (Ravalese) (57), beloved wife of Terry L. Stoddard of 30 years stepped into the welcoming presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2013. Judy was born in Hartford, CT, and was a lifelong resident of South Windsor. She was a 1978 graduate of the Uconn School of Horticulture and was a designer and retail specialist for The Garden Barn Nursery for over 20 years. Judy was a charter member of New Testament Baptist Church in East Hartford, and more recently a member of Ellington Baptist. She greatly enjoyed time with her family and will be remembered for her candor, great humor and courage. She enjoyed spending time growing and nurturing all types of houseplants, landscapes and floral arrangements. She loved being outside - especially spending time at the beach. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving mother Anne Ravalese, & loving mother-in-law Elizabeth M. Stoddard; her dearly loved daughter Elizabeth A. Nickerson and her husband Joel of South Windsor, her adored sister Gail Ryan and husband Bob Ryan, Brothers David and Michael Ravalese, brother in-laws Phillip Stoddard, Dr. Michael Stoddard, and Christopher Stoddard, sister in-laws Lynda Stoddard and Cyndi Stoddard. Her treasured nine nieces and nephews Megan Ryan, Nikki Ryan, Michael Ravalese Jr., Paul Ravalese, Nicholas Ravalese, Daniel Stoddard, Andrew Stoddard, Matthew P. Stoddard, and Sarah Stoddard.
Donations may be made to the D.M.S.Scholarship Fund C.O. New Testament Baptist Church School, 111 Ash St., E. Hartford, CT. 06108.
The funeral and burial were private at the convenience of the family. To share a memory with the family please visit www.DillonBaxter.com.