Judith Mae Hagood passed away on July 3, 2024, in Merced. Judith was born on October 6, 1941, to James and Zelma Franzoni. Judith was the oldest of two daughters born to James and Zelma. Judith was preceded in death by her youngest sister Sharon K Franzoni, who died on September 1, 2010.

Judith was raised in Big Lagoon, where she attended elementary school. She went on to attend Arcata High School and then junior college in Redding at Shasta College. In 1964 Judith married James Hagood and moved to Orick. She and Jim would eventually buy Hagood’s Hardware from Jim’s parent Lowell and Jean Hagood. Judith would then dedicate her life to running the hardware store for the rest of her life.

While running the hardware store Judith became a member of the Orick Volunteer Fire Department. She would spend the next 54 years being a member of the OVFD. Her involvement in the Fire Department brought her great pleasure. Caring for and assisting others was a great passion of hers. Judy dedicated her adult life to providing care to the community or Orick. As many citizens of Orick grew older, Judy was the one that would check on them daily and help with their medical needs.

For a long period of time Judy was active in the Camp Fire Girls program. Many young girls in Orick were members of the Camp Fire Girls and attended meetings at the hardware store where Judy mentored them and prepared them for planned activities. These activities included fund raisers and cheerleading competitions.

In addition to Camp Fire Girls’ activities, Hagood’s Hardware was also a place where Judy would serve as a babysitter for many of the young children of the Orick Community. Judy was trusted by a great deal of parents to babysit their children while they worked, shopped, attended meetings, etc. Generations of children spent time in Hagood’s Hardware while Judy looked over them.

Judith leaves behind her husband Jim of 59 years. In addition, she leaves behind her son Michael Hagood and his wife Leticia Hagood as well as their two sons Brendan Hagood and Darren Hagood. She also leaves behind her daughter Betsey Paulo and her husband Doug Paulo along with their two daughters Kimberly Paulo and Paige Paulo.

A memorial for Judith will be arranged for a later time.