Judith Owen

Judith “Judy” Owen, 72, of Chester, passed away December 30, 2022. She was born in New York on December 16, 1950 to the late William and Alice Battle and was also preceded in death by her brother, Dale Wayne Battle. Judy graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1969 and was a retired USDA Farm Agency Program Technician. She was an avid Christmas collector who enjoyed spending time at the pool and spoiling her granddaughters. Judy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wayne Owen; children, Holly Conner (Jay), Jason Owen, and Brandon Owen (Berkeley); granddaughters, Caitlin (Nathan) and Lauren (fiancé, Orrin); brother, Billy Battle; and numerous lifelong friends and family members. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 W Hundred Rd, Chester, Virginia 23831. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in Judy’s name. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.