Judy L. Toker Dandridge

Published August 16, 2025 - 10:13 a.m. Modified August 16, 2025 - 9:12 p.m.

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Judy Lynn Toker Dandridge, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away after a battle with cancer on August 7, 2025, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. She was born on April 28, 1966, in Ohio to Richard and Gladys Toker.

Judy grew up in Germano, Ohio, and was a 1984 graduate of Jewett-Scio High School. She married her husband, Lee, on July 3, 1992. She loved going out to dinner with her family, and spending as much time with them as she possibly could.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry Lester and Shirley Ann Dandridge; a brother, Richard Toker; and a sister, Darla Toker.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Dandridge of Columbus; daughters, Ashley and Elisha of Columbus; a grandson, Alijah; her parents, Richard and Gladys Toker; and a sister, Mary Jane Gadd; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A private service will take place at the convenience of the family.

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