Judy Lane (Huffman) Lough, 77 of Petersburg passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Feb. 13, 1947, in Petersburg and was a daughter of the late Lane Huffman and Goldie (Vance) Huffman.
Mrs. Lough was a 1965 graduate of Petersburg High School and Tri State Beauty Academy Class of 1967.
She worked as a teacher’s aide for Grant County Schools for more than 35 years and touched the lives of many children. She was also very involved in the operations of her family farm.
She was a lifelong active member of Bethel Church where she played the piano for more than 60 years and served on various committees. She loved her church family and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her many passions were playing the piano, gardening and cooking. She loved to bake and was known for her pies. She often carried food to anyone in need. She loved spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren.
Her loving husband, Gerald P. Lough, whom she married on June 25, 1966, preceded her in death
Surviving are a son, Matthew (Judy) Lough of Petersburg; a granddaughter Whitney (Blake) Cook of Maysville; a grandson, Aaron (Allison) Kessel of Petersburg; a great-granddaughter, Lily Mae Kessel; a special little girl, Cheyanne Ketterman; a brother, Gerald W. “Jerry” (Myra) Huffman of Petersburg; three sisters, Mary Ann Bennett of Petersburg, Nancy L. (Kenneth) Webster of Moorefield and Peggy L. Huffman of Falling Waters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dick Huffman and Don Huffman.
A funeral service was held Wednesday in the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg with Pastor Brian Henson and Pastor Greg Rotruck officiating. Interment followed in the Kline Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Church Youth, 3330 Franklin Pike, Petersburg, WV 26847 or Grant Memorial Hospice or Gideons International.
