Judy Ann Gray passed away December 11. 2023 in Fortuna. She was born to Gwen and Dean Hollyman February 24, 1953, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her family soon moved to Arcata. Judy graduated from Arcata High School in 1971. She married Earnest Gray in 1985.

Judy volunteered with the American Cancer Society as well as managing Earnie’s Insurance Agency. Judy was tickled pink when her grandson Cody was born on the day of the Great American Smoke-out in 1990. Upon retirement in 1996, Judy and Earnie traveled the United States in their motor coach. They finally settled in Arizona during wintertime and Thayne, Wyoming for the rest of the year. They enjoyed the southwest and Judy was an avid collector of Navajo artwork. A few years ago, they moved back to the North Coast residing in Fortuna in order to be near their family. They could be found at any of the grandchildren’s school or sporting events, rarely missing a game or performance. Judy was extremely proud of her 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. They were the joy in her life.

Judy was proceeded in death by her husband Earnest Gray, her beloved father Dean Hollyman, dear mother Gwen Johnson, and stepson Gerry Gray.

She is survived by her step-children; Laura (Mark) Butler, James (Melody) Gray, and Andrew (Darcy) Gray; her grand-children: Ben (Emily) Butler, Mary (Caleb) Simmons, Samuel Butler, Luke Butler, Susanna (Keenan) O’Hanen, Joshua (Magen) Gray, Sarah (Sydney) Williams, Hannah (Kyle) Sheehy, Jesse (Leah) Gray, Cody (Jamie) Gray, Chelsea (Brandon) Lende, and Jimmy Gray; and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Frank (Kay) Hollyman and nephews Nick and David Hollyman. Services will be held graveside at Oceanview Cemetery on Judy’s birthday, February 24, 2024.

A huge thank you to Sequoia Springs Senior Living and Hospice of Humboldt for their wonderful care and making Judy comfortable.