Judith Lynn Lashley

Judith Lynn Lashley passed away March 9, 2021, in Rainier, Washington, her home of 32 years. She was born June 11, 1949, to Florence J. and Oldrick “Al” Mrazek in Youngstown, Ohio. Judith also lived in Bradenton, Florida, for 39 years. She graduated from Bradenton’s Southeast High School in 1967, and attended the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. Professionally, she was a postal carrier for the United States Post Office for most of her life. She retired in 2014. She was a very talented artist and photographer. In addition to her family, Judith loved dogs, cats, horses and wild birds. On clear days, you could always find her tending her organic garden. As an artist and photographer, she always had her camera at the ready to capture life’s beautiful moments. She also loved music, reading, writing and hiking. Judith is survived by her son, Adrian Roberts; daughter, Justine Ference; granddaughter, Jordan Rickeard; and sister, Marcia Rhodes. She was predeceased by her daughter, Brianna Paige Lashley; and sister, Elaine Adkins. Memorial donations may be made to the Rainier Senior Center, 108 Michigan St. S, Rainier, WA 98576; SafePlace Olympia, 521 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501; or the Humane Society, 1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037. Please leave condolences or share memories and photos on the Tribute Wall to the left.