Judy Ann Thompson August 3, 1949 – October 21, 2024

Judy Ann (Gilchrist) Thompson, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away in Tampa Florida on October 21, 2024, following a brief illness, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born on August 3,1949 in Ballston Spa, New York to Donald Gilchrist and Charlotte Potter, and was a lifelong resident of Ballston Spa, New York. Judy attended school in Galway, New York and became an IT specialist for the New York State Department of Labor until she retired. Judy spent her last few years summering in New York and wintering in Frostproof, Florida.

Judy loved being a wife and mother and always put her family first. She enjoyed many hobbies, including cooking, baking, lunching with friends and traveling. She loved spending time with family and friends at Nubble Lighthouse and Long Beach in York Beach, Maine. Most recently Judy enjoyed the beaches of coastal Florida. She also loved watching baseball, knitting, and crocheting. But Judy is best known for her generosity to others and her kind and caring attitude. She was a strong and positive influence in everyone's life with the love and support she provided. She will forever be remembered for her love of family, pets and friends as well as Disney and the holidays. She never missed a year of baking Christmas cookies for the whole family. Her family and friends will forever carry the fond memories of wonderful family holidays at her home.

Judy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Donald and Charlotte Gilchrist, grandson Garrett Thompson, and numerous pets which she cherished. Judy is survived by husband Walter E. Thompson of Ballston Spa, NY and Frostproof, FL, brother, John Gilchrist (Patti) also of Ballston Spa, New York and her four children Sara Guntrum (Bob), Richele Thompson (Shawn), Viki Guido (Geoffrey), Michael Thompson (Tricia). In addition, she leaves behind four grandchildren Alexandra, Joshua, Scott and Tyler and a niece and nephew (Julie and Jim) all of whom adored her immensely.

A remembrance of Judy's life will be celebrated later in Upstate NY. All those who knew Judy will never forget the love she brought to their lives.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to a charity of your choice in Judy's name.