Judy Marion Doggett Obituary (1934 - 2021)

Judy Marion Doggett, age 86, died on July 5, 2021 at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital. After years of declining health, she survived a multiple myeloma diagnosis by only seven days. A lifelong North Carolinian, Judy was the fifth of six children born to Joseph Raymond Marion and Bertha Walters Marion. Born in Mt. Airy, she was raised in Cameron where she dreamt of life beyond fields of tobacco. An outstanding student and voracious reader, she excelled in debate and public speaking. The debate skills she fostered in youth served her well in business and, no doubt, in her 66 years of marriage to Truman Bailey Doggett. With Truman, Judy founded Doggett Construction Company, Inc., a Summerfield entity now in its third generation of family operation. Their shared work ethic and complementary management styles rendered them a formidable team. Her efforts toward their success were tireless, and her contributions were indispensable. Like many women of her generation, Judy balanced work and family with remarkable grace. She inspired in her children and grandchildren a love of learning and modeled for them a lifetime of service. She will be remembered for her generous hospitality, expressive empathy, and loving heart. Judy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Summerfield where she served in many capacities prior to her health decline. Her faith fostered a profound concern for others. When she perused boutiques, she browsed for others' needs. When she baked, she seasoned for others' palettes. When she prayed, she asked for others' divine protection. Judy was predeceased by her parents, husband, and siblings, including a special brother, Arnold Wayne Marion. Surviving are her daughter, Debra Craig Allman, and husband, C. Edwin Allman III; son, Mark Bailey Doggett, and wife, Martha Strickland Doggett; granddaughter, Sarah Doggett Evenson, and husband, Peter Oliver Evenson, Jr.; and grandson, William Bailey Doggett. Also surviving is her beloved feline companion, Thelma Lou. A visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Summerfield from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021. At 11:00 a.m. on the following day, a funeral service will be held in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina at 3655 Reed Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.