Judy Kalish Obituary
In loving memory of Judy Kalish (Alexandria, Virginia), born in Ducktown, Tennessee, who departed this world on February 1, 2026 at the age of 93. Judy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Judy may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Thomas Knight (Jessie Jarrett) and Juliet P. Knight; her husband Herb Kalish; and her son-in-law Gary Woodall. She is survived by: her children, Sarah Bryson Kalish and William Knight Kalish (Virginia); and her grandsons, Robert Bixby Kalish and Philip Bryson Kalish.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorials to go to Fairlington United Methodist Church, 3900 King St. Alexandria Va 22302 or The Haywood Street Congregation, 297 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801.
