Judith Leah Ford, 78, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. She was born in Los Angeles, California to Ernest and Leah (Matson) Tutt.

She moved to Sweet Home in 1972. She worked at a plywood mill for a few years, and then became a stay-at-home mom and wife.

Judith loved animals very much. She collected and repaired antique jewelry and other collectible items.

She is survived by her son, Patrick Ford, of Eugene; daughter, Erin O’Sullivan, and grandson, Tommy O’Sullivan, of Tujunga, California; granddaughter, Anna Ford, of Eugene; and sister, Colleen Tutt, of Los Angeles, California.

Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ford, in 2002; granddaughter, Kathryn O’Sullivan; brothers, Mike and David; and sister, Susie.

Memorial contributions in Judith’s name can be made to any organization that helps animals or wounded Veterans of War. Judith was laid to rest next to her husband at Gilliland Cemetery.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.