Obituary: Judith M. Shaff

May 3, 1939 – April 20, 2026

Judith M. Shaff, 86, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Bedford.

Born May 3, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of August and Gretchen (Flynn) Acton. She married Robert Shaff, and he preceded her in death in 2019.

Judith worked as a banker at Citizens National Bank. Judith was a Pink Lady, helped with blood drives, and volunteered in the gift shop, all at Bedford Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bedford.

She is survived by her son, Jim (Terra) Shaff of Bedford; daughter Tracy Shaff, of Mandeville, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Mandy and Jared Shaff of Bedford; Bonus Daughter Sylvia Farley of Mandeville, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Mary Mattox of Bedford; niece, Shawn Ramirez of Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, David Acton.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 23rd, in the White River Baptist Cemetery, with Mark Bennett officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made in Judith’s memory to White River Humane Society.

Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.