Judith Spataro Ownbey
July 12, 1945 ~ December 24, 2021
Born in:
Allegany Co., MD
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJudith Ann Spataro Ownbey, 76, of Fletcher, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Maryland, Judith was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Rowan Spataro.
Judith was proud Vietnam Veteran, having served her country in the US Air Force. She spent most of her life after she left the Air Force loving and raising her three daughters. She enjoyed early morning calls and spending time with her lifelong friends, Atlas Fox, Barbara Taylor Parker, her sister-in-law, Georgia Koeth and many others. She also enjoyed gardening and working any kind of puzzle.
Judith is survived by her three daughters, Rhonda Johnson of Charleston, SC, Fonda Bravo of Asheville and Tonya Ownbey of Fletcher; one brother, Steve Spataro of Frostburg, MD; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and many extended family and friends.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Judith’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.
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Thanks for always being my friend. You will be missed..
You were such a big part of my life. You will be so very missed. I love you Aunt Judy. I will hold all memories of you near and dear❣♥️❣♥️❣
How lucky we were to have you here. I will be forever grateful that I got to be your granddaughter.
I have loved you my whole life, rest in peace and please have a laugh with my Father. Love you
Andrea Wooten Monroe
Judy was my best friend. I will always remember the beach trips and other things we got into. She will always be in my heart and memories.