Julianna Judy"" Mayhon

MAYHON - Julianna “Judy” Mayhon, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. She was born on September 3, 1932 in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas Tech University; taught Head Start in Santa Fe, NM, and went on to work with the New Mexico Human Services and Children’s Youth and Family Dept. Judy was always a strong advocate for children’s welfare, family’s and human rights. She is survived by her loving children, daughter Tracy M. Bridgen and husband James, and son Mitch Mayhon and wife Debbie; five grandchildren, Brian Spear, Ashley Quintana, Natalie Mayhon, Nathan Bridgen, and Kelly Bridgen; brothers Max Engert and wife Vera, John Engert and wife Linda, and Kirk Engert and wife Gina; two nieces and one nephew. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso (corner of St. Michaels), Santa Fe, NM (Ph: 505-988-3295) officiating will be Rev. Talitha Arnold and Rev. Brandon Johnson. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in memory of Judy Mayhon to: Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 (Ph: 888-414-7752) or Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202 (Ph: 800-422-0474) www.heifer.org. Judy‘s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192