Judith Apgar Webb

Judith Apgar Webb, Judy, longtime Covington resident and beloved teacher, passed away May 20, 2020 at the age of 76. She is the daughter of the late Warren C. and Leah Mae Apgar of New Orleans and Covington. Judy loved people. She was very sociable and caring, reaching out to everyone she came across. She was also known for her sense of humor and her strength of character. She was dedicated to her family and her many students. She was a devoted and enthusiastic teacher, touching numerous lives with her funny, nurturing, genuine and charismatic ways. She took great pride and pleasure through the years, being remembered by her students at C.J. Schoen Middle School. Some of her happiest memories were those she shared with students. She cherished these times and the happy times with her sons, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed hosting tea parties, Christmas and Halloween parties, Easter egg hunts, Webb Theater, Bible studies and volunteering at Forest Manor Nursing Home. In recent years, she delighted in evening rides on her golf cart, greeting and visiting with friends and neighbors, always ready to welcome a new friend. Other pastimes included singing, playing piano and the ukulele. She was a member of the First Baptist Church choir of Covington for several years. She attended the Louise S. McGehee School in New Orleans and later received her degree from Southeastern University. Judy is survived by her sister Donna Apgar and her son, David L. Webb and his wife Melinda; two grandchildren, Jessica Webb Runyon and Christopher Michael Webb and their spouses, James Matthew Runyon and Jene Chauvin Webb. She has 6 great grandchildren. Judy is preceded in death by her son Michael J. Webb. Celebration of life service will be announced at a future time. Due to the current extenuating circumstances, we ask that those who wish to express their condolences or share fond memories do so at online at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com . In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Northshore Food Bank, www.northshorefoodbank.org