Judith Lee Briggs Ross

October 5, 1940 - August 3, 2017

JUDY ROSS 1940 ~ 2017 Judith Lee Briggs Ross passed away peacefully at her home August 3, 2017, following a short struggle with cancer. Judy was born to Mary Eugenia and Thomas Lincoln Briggs III on October 5, 1940. She graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1957. She worked in the banking, retail and service industries and dedicated herself tirelessly to her family. Judy is survived by former husband Bill Ross,; siblings Marge Madriago, Barbara Kish and Tom Briggs; children Bill Ross (Renee), Shelley Massey (Keith), and Jamie Ross; grandchildren Carli Ross, Brynn Soulliere (Ronny), Jesse Mattingly (Kurt), and Dan Lockwood (Samatha); four great-grandchildren, a fifth due in february; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Thomas Briggs, mother Jean and step-father Bob Hall. Judy loved the mountains and would drive out west, build a fire and read. She loved listening to the breeze in the pines and the smell of the crisp, sweet mountain air. She shared this love with her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with being a stong independent woman who could take on any challenge. She instilled a spirit of capability and strength in the legacy of the strong men and women she left behind. Judy's sense of humor could have you rolling on the floor with laughter, but when crossed, there would be left no doubt in one's mind it was best to take one's leave. Judy was fierce in her dedication to her loved ones. Her words of wisdom were strong, bright and brief. She walked beside us through deep adversity, her reassuring presence a constant throughout our lvies. We will miss her greatly. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 18th, First Christian Chruch, 927 Madison St., 5:00pm., reception following. Private interment at a later date.