Judy Ellen Bland, 84, of Riverton passed away on April 5, 2026, at the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg.
She was born on Aug. 1, 1941, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the youngest of five children to the late James and Lillian (Fletcher) Davidson.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Bland graduated from Williamsport High School and was a former member of the North Fork Baptist Church.
After her marriage to Ray Bland in 1960, the couple stayed in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for a few years and then moved to Pendleton County. The couple raised their children while working their farm of cattle and pigs, and growing a large garden.
She also worked at the Hanover Shoe Factory for more than 15 years until they closed their doors and then Advantage Foods in Petersburg for a couple years until they closed. Not wanting to be idle, she stayed busy on the farm, taking pride in being self-sufficient by preserving their food and making her own jellies, ketchup, and butter.
She also enjoyed watching her favorite shows, Matlock, Golden Girls, and Bonanza. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor and the care she shared with her family and friends.
She met Ray Bland on a trip he had often made to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The two were married for 35 years until his tragic passing in 1995.
Surviving are a daughter, Penney Bouvier (Chris) of Canada; three sons, Ray “Doug” Bland (Kathy) of Seneca Rocks, James Bland of Cumberland, Maryland, and Terry Bland (Odeth) of Cabins; four grandchildren, Mark and Raymond, both of Cabins, and Judy and Elisha (Steve Blum), all of California.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Harry “Tom,” Robert “Bob,” James “Jim” and William “Bill” Davidson.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg with Pastor Dave Stephens officiating. Interment was in the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
