GUNNOE, Judith Lynn Age 65, of Centerville, Ohio passed away at her 
home on November 13, 2014, surrounded by her close family. She was 
born in West Alexandria, Ohio on December 30, 1948 to the late Dr. 
Augustus and Joanne (Dargin) Ross II. On December 30, 1972, she 
married Gerald Eugene Gunnoe I and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage 
together. She was a member of Incarnation Church. Judy is survived by 
her husband and five children: Gerald (Amy) Gunnoe II, Joanna (Brian) 
Taylor, Andrew (Stacy) Gunnoe, Meredith (Andy) Smith and Justin (Jenni) 
Gunnoe; and her eight grandchildren: Savannah Gunnoe, Gerald Gunnoe 
III, Dargin Gunnoe, Ross Taylor, Sydney Taylor, Brianna Taylor, Katherine 
Gunnoe and Abigail Gunnoe. She is survived by her stepmother, Nancy 
Ross, sister, Jody and her three sons, and her brother, Augustus (Melissa) 
Ross III and his daughter. She is also survived by her aunt and uncle, 
Diane and Richard McCormick, and their daughter-in-law Susan 
McCormick and her two children. Judy was preceded in death by her 
beloved cousins, Brian and Matthew McCormick. Judy was a graduate of 
West Alexandria High School in 1966. She obtained her undergraduate and 
masters degree at Miami University of Oxford, Ohio. She did her student 
teaching at Dixie High School and went on to teach Home Economics at 
West Carrollton High School. In addition to managing her husband's law 
practice, Judy was a full-time mother to her five children and considered 
this her true calling in life. Judy was a devoted mother, caring wife and l
oved her family with all her heart and soul. Judy, a passionate animal lover, 
cared for her numerous pets and developed a reputation as the go-to 
person for animals in need. She dedicated herself completely to her 
husband, five children and eight grandchildren. She was extremely proud 
of the fact that she was present for all eight of her grandchildren's births. 
Judy's heart had no bounds and was always there to help anyone in need. 
We were truly blessed to have her for 65 years. Please pray for her and 
know that she is now with her parents, Brian, Matt and all the animals she 
cared for over the years. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to 
"The McCormick Brothers Memorial Fund" at Xavier University, 3800 
Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207, 513-745-3314. Visitation will be 
on Sunday, November 16th from 2-5pm at Westbrock Funeral Home, 
5980 Bigger Rd., Dayton, OH. The funeral will be on Monday, November 
17th at 10am at Westbrock Funeral Home. The burial will be held at Calvary 
Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr., Dayton, OH. www.westbrockfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on Nov. 14, 2014 

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