Judith Lee Haviley, age 85 of Boone, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home. "Judy" was raised and lived as a longtime resident of Northwest Indiana.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband Mike Haviley and her parents Lena Jane Karlson and Edward Joseph Karlson.

Judy was survived by her daughters; Dina Schmitz, Lisa (Tim) Hofferth, Kerri Dowdy and Amy Smith; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister Patricia L. Bullock (late Al), brother Douglas E. Karlson (Tina) and several nieces and nephews.

Judy spent her career as a medical transcriptionist and loved her position. She also loved traveling, reading and shopping. Judy was blessed to grow up with and continue her lifelong friendship with a wonderful group of ladies. She also volunteered her time with St. Maria Goretti Church where she was a member for many years.

Judy's daughter wishes to express her heartfelt gratitude to her daughter-in-law Perri A. Hofferth for giving of herself and loving Gigi; employees of Medi Home Health & Hospice of Boone, NC; special thanks to Mrs. Erica Allen for sharing her love with Judy; to Beverly Perotti and Jeanette Oprea for being her lifelong BFFs.

Donations may be made to Medi Home Health & Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 102, Boone, NC 28607, in memory of Judy Haviley.
Miss Judy will be dearly missed by those that loved her.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Cremation Service in charge of the arrangements.