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1940 - 2022
 Judith Lee Cavendish, 82, of Scott Depot, WV, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. She was born February 5, 1940, in Kenova, WV, daughter of the late Denver and Edna Skeens. She is survived by her husband James Frederick Blandford; three children Wendy Smith Wilson (Frank), Wesley Smith, and Tyler Cavendish (Sara); two grandchildren Jessica Smith and Abigail Smith; two sisters, Sandra Chadwick and Becky Garrett; one brother John Skeens..Judith received her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in voice from Marshall University, and furthered her education with graduate studies at West Virginia University. She was a regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions, a Willliam Matheus Sullivan Foundation Award winner, and performed as a soloist with regional opera companies and choral groups. She left her performance career to devote time to her family. The remainder of her professional life was dedicated to teaching young musicians. She was an instructor in vocal music and choir director at Baltimore City Community College and Howard County (Maryland) Community College. After returning to West Virginia she continued to teach, giving voice and piano lessons in the Teays Valley area and the Ariel Opera House in Gallipolis, Ohio. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to your local animal shelter. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Tiffany Ferguson
Friday December 9, 2022 at
7:03 PM
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She was my favorite choir director at Wayne High School. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
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Jeffer Miles
Friday December 9, 2022 at
2:32 PM
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Thank you Judith for your kindness and thoughtfulness to a young man that had no true direction many years ago. You will be missed by many.
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Amy Ricketts
Friday December 9, 2022 at
12:30 PM
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I was saddened to learn of Judy's passing. She was my voice instructor for several years when she lived in Kanawha City. Judy was not only an extremely gifted singer but was also a patient instructor with a great sense of humor. I have fond memories of the hours I spent with. I send prayers and sincere consolences to her family.
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Mary Amos
Friday December 9, 2022 at
5:19 AM
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Judith lived across the alley from me in Kenova when I was a little girl. My fondest memory of her was hearing her sing “There is a Balm in Gilead” in church. To this day it is one of my favorite hymns. Such a sweet lady.
Mary Jane Bibb Amos
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