Judy Hitchcock (Martha Judith Matney-Hitchcock) of Chehalis passed away January 16th,2025 at the age of 86. Judy was born in Missoula Montana Dec. 30, 1938. She was the 7th of 10 children. Her family moved to the Napavine - Winlock Washington area in 1951, when she was 13 years old. She attended school in Napavine. She married Oscar "Lonnie" Hitchcock Dec. 24, 1955, Just before her 17th birthday. They divorced in 1976. She gave birth to twin boys Doug and Lonnie at 18 years old, in 1957. She had a third son, Mike in 1959.
She went back to school and was awarded her High School Diploma from Centralia College March 19, 1970. Also attended Accounting and Tax preparation courses in the early 1970's. She then worked in bookkeeping and income tax preparation through the 1970's. In 1980
She opened her own Business, J Hitchcock Tax Service, in Chehalis. She continued taking Tax courses at St Martins college, Fort Steilacoom Community College, and University of Washington. Judy was a member of the National Association of Tax Consultants, National Association of Enrolled Agents, and Washington State Tax Consultants. After a total of 42 years working in Tax consulting, bookkeeping, and payroll preparation, she sold her business and retired in 2014.
Judy had a strong faith in Jesus and attended church every Sunday. She was a good example of a Christian…. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year! She made regular donations to charitable causes. She enjoyed taking care of her many outdoor plants, traveling, and spending time with her children, grand kids, great grand kids, and friends.
Judy is survived by one sister, Ruth Matney-Erickson; her sons and their wives, Doug and Joan, Lonnie and Carmen, Mike and Jane; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held at Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary in Centralia Washington February 15th at 11:00 am. 205 West Pine St Centralia Washington 98531.
In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to one of these children's charities: St Jude Children's Hospital, St Labre Indian School (Ashland Montana) or Shriners Children's Hospital.