Judith Crossfield, 85, passed away April 23, 2026 at Bridgehaven Memory Care, Lawrence Kansas. She was born April 22, 1941 in Chicago Illinois to Maude and Nick Demos. After her mother‘s death, she came to Lawrence at age 2 with her brother John and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Blanche and Edgar Mosley.
She had a long career in the title insurance industry and was also active in many civic organizations during her working years. At her retirement she was Vice President of First American Title in Lawrence.
She loved reading and was a frequent patron of our local library. She loved her friends and family, sarcastic humor, the beach, Neil Diamond, and a cold diet Dr Pepper.
She is survived by her children, Laurie Sommer, Michele Salvini and Kevin Sommer, Grandchildren, Lauren Ballard (Caleb), Brandon Salvini, Maggie Salvini, Emma Salvini, and Sean Coffman and great grandchildren Mae Ballard and Mack Ballard.
She is preceded in death by her brother, John Demos, sister, Mary Coffelt and son-in-law Hiram Salvini.
Per her wishes, no services are planned.
We would like to express our gratitude for the love and care received from all the wonderful staff at Bridgehaven Memory Care.
“The connections we make in this course of life – maybe that’s what heaven is” – Fred Rogers