BARDSTOWN - Johnson, Judy R., 57, left this earth on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was a life long resident of Nelson County and a 1971 graduate of Nelson County High School. She had a distinguished career as a public servant within the Commonwealth of Kentucky's judicial system. She worked 25 years for the Honorable Judge Thomas C. Dawson and completed her career as the chief deputy circuit court clerk of Nelson County under Diane Thompson, where she retired in July 2008. Her passions were her family, a love of animals, especially her cats, travel, golf, the beach and an abundance of friendships. he was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Richardson; and a brother, Billy Richardson. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Joe Johnson of Bardstown; mother, Lorine Richardson of Chaplin; two brothers, Larry (Donna) Richardson of Chaplin, and Ronel (Jamie) Richardson of Bardstown; sister, Shannon (Pat) Spalding of Bardstown; two nieces who are considered daughters, Beverly (Campbell) Mattingly of Bardstown, and Debi (Derek) Varney of Georgetown; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Judy's life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Barlow Funeral Home. Rev. John Richardson will officiate. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Barlow Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Humane Society of Nelson County or Hospice of Nelson County. Online condolences to www.barlowfh.com