DOVER - Maria Ann Judy, 63, of Dover died at Kent General Hospital on Dec. 2, 2010, surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of Violet E. Stricklin of Felton and the late William H. Stricklin, Sr. Maria was born on July 17, 1947 in Baltimore, Md. She graduated in 1965 from Patapsco High School in Baltimore, Md. Maria was employed by the State of Delaware in human resources for 24 years. Maria loved nothing more than spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Grayson. Her laugh, smile and witty sense of humor will be deeply missed by all that know and love her. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Douglas J. Judy of Dover; son, Lonnie L. Judy and his wife Laurie A. Judy of Felton; son, Michael T. Judy and his wife Debbie D. Judy; grandson, Grayson M. Judy of Camden; sister, Marlyn A. Brewer and brother-in-law, Ron W. Brewer of Felton; brother, William H. Stricklin Jr. and sister-in-law, Terri Stricklin of Baltimore, Md.. She also leaves behind her extended family and friends to cherish her memories. Services will be Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at Trader Funeral Home in Dover. Friends may call from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Interment will be on Thursday Dec. 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. There will be a celebration of life at the Felton Fire Hall on Thursday Dec. 9, 2010, at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Kent County SPCA in her honor. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com or traderfh@aol.com.