August 3, 2025
Bradenton, Florida - Judith Ann "Judy" Dobbins, 84, of Bradenton FL and formerly of Valparaiso IN, died August 3 after a short illness.
Ms. Dobbins was a retired nurse practitioner, and graduate of the University of Colorado and Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Nursing School in Chicago. She worked in the elementary schools of Gary IN and Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso.
Ms. Dobbins was married to the late Kenneth Dobbins for 55 years. She is survived by daughter Sheryl Rhodes (Rick) of New Braunfels TX, son Gregg of Castalian Springs TN, brother Thomas Graham of Elkhart IN, two granddaughters and a great-grandson.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Friends of Myakka State Park, https://www.friendsofmyakkariver.org/Donate-1.
