WOOLWICH – Judith F. Rittall, 82, of Dana Mill Road, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday April 5, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Bath on Jan. 15, 1941, a daughter of Paul G. and Cora G. [Smith] Legard Sr.. Judy was educated in the local schools and graduated from Morse High School in 1959.

In 1960 she married Elwyn W. Rittall of Bath and made their home here until 1966, moving to Tennessee for Elwyn’s job. They later moved to St. Louis, Mo. and finally to Virginia in 1977 where they made their home, until retiring 2005 and building their home in Woolwich.

Judy was a devoted wife and mother raising their daughters, while Elwyn’s job required him to travel a lot. With their daughters grown, she returned to school and graduated in 1991 from College as a Certified Medical Assistant and worked in Virginia Beach, Va.

She belonged to the Virginia Beach American Medical Assistant Association and with her husband shared her love for antique cars, belonging to several different clubs.

Judy was predeceased by her parents; and her brother, Paul Legard Jr.

Surviving are her loving husband of 63 years, Elwyn of Woolwich; her daughters, Kimberly Geib and her husband Craig of Virginia Beach and Constance Custer of Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren, Nicholas Aaron Geib, Austin Paul-Wallace Custer, and Kaitlyn Celine Custer.

On May 10, 2023, there will be a gathering at the United Methodist Church in Bath at 9:30 a.m. with a Celebration of Life at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery, Dresden.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family please visit http://www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.

Those who wish to remember Judy in a special way may make gifts in her memory to:

the American Parkinson Disease Association

P.O. Box 61420

Staten Island, NY 10306 or

log on to their website

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