Judith L. Hawse, 77, of Clarksburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital. Her husband, P. Wayne Hawse, passed in June of 2025.

Born on December 22, 1948, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. Anderson and Claire J. (Grimes) Reeves.

Judy attended Frederick High School. She worked for the Montgomery County Public Schools as a bus attendant, retiring after 38 years. She loved going to Charles Town to play the slot machines.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy L. Valentini; her brother, Mike Reeves and his wife, Debra, and their children, Michael, Matthew, and Amanda; three step sisters, Linda, Diane and Jackie; brother-in-law, Allen "Butch"; many nieces and nephews; and her Chihuahua babies Angel and Shelby, that were spoiled rotten.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, 8 East Ridgeville in Mt. Airy.

A celebration of Judith's life journey will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Stauffer Funeral Homes in Mt. Airy. Rev. Tim May will officiate. Burial will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Mt. Airy. A reception will follow graveside services at the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, 3602 Urbana Pike in Frederick.

Memorial donations may be made to Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department, 25801 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871.

Her daughter, Tammy, wishes to thank special friends, Evie, Kathy, Lisa, Joyce and Kayla who were with Judy during her hospital stay and her last moments.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.