Judy Ladd Dalton
November 17, 1946 ~ May 17, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Atlanta, GA
Judy Ladd Dalton, 76, formerly of Asheville, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Atlanta.
Judy was born November 17, 1946, in Asheville to the late Susan Beatrice Abbott Ladd and Joseph Vonno Ladd. She was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School and was former Vice-president of Media Services for Price McNabb Advertising. After that she moved to Atlanta and assumed the position of Director of Media for Coca Cola Company North America, from which she retired.
Following her retirement, she founded MediaWorth, Inc., a media consulting company.
She is survived by two daughters, Deidre Kiefer and Dana Dalton, two granddaughters, Elizabeth Kiefer and Amanda Kiefer, and a brother, Gene Ladd.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, with a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Green Hills Cemetery, Asheville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 2375 Shallowford Road, Atlanta, GA 30345.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: May 25, 2023 2:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
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To the Dalton-Ladd-Kiefer family — Deidre, Dana, Elizabeth, Amanda, Gene – and to Judy’s family and friends.
We are so very sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. Sending blessings to you and Judy’s countless friends and family during this very difficult time.
It was just over 30 years ago that I was blessed to work with Judy at Coca-Cola USA. I distinctly remember Judy as being very generous as a person and media partner on many Coca-Cola USA national brand and marketing initiatives when I moved from Coca-Cola Canada to the US business. What I loved about Judy is her no-nonsense perspective in voicing her expertise, opinions and sometimes objections. It was watching Judy navigate the all-mens club at Coca-Cola with strength, conviction and humor that was part of my learning the art of Chinese-Canadian-American Southern Belle. I often reflect on my Coca-Cola USA experience as my MBA in corporate politics. Judy was an awesome role mode and friend.
While my path took me beyond Atlanta, Judy would keep in touch via email and Facebook commenting on my non-work adventures like my kids named after Presidents, knitting and whenever I met up with my best male BFF and our dear mutual friend, Lloyd Weber. This is one of my most favorite photos taken with Judy, Lloyd and Chris.
What a well-lived life of love, joy and laughter! Onward, Judy! We will miss you dearly.
Love from Toby Wong and Lincoln Durchslag
Lake Forest, Illinois
Judy was a wonderful friend and colleague at Coca-Cola USA. She always had a warm smile and a few friendly words for me whenever I would see her. May she be at peace. My love and sympathy go out to her family. She will be missed.