Judith Ann Ridenour of Kent, OH passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2019 after a short bout with cancer at the age of 80.  She was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to Nettie & Oran Vaughan who preceded her in death. She was a high school graduate of Randolph High in Randolph, OH and upon graduation joined the United States Navy. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, John Michael Socorro and is survived by Elizabeth (Terry) Kane, Charles (Margie) Ridenour, Kathrine Beiter, Michele Comeaux, and Tamar Ruth. Judith is greatly mourned by 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren. The family chooses to mourn privately but condolences can be sent to 368 Litchfield Rd., Akron, OH, 44305.  The family would like to thank Stewart & Calhoun Associates for their thoughtful assistance during this most difficult time and all of the warm posts, texts and phone calls of love and support. We thank God for the many blessings and the strength to carry on.  We know “that everything will be alright in the end and if it isn’t alright, it isn’t the end.”