Judy Fowler Dexter, 85, of Anton, KY passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on March 14, 1941, in Nashville, TN, to the late Pauline Monahan Fowler and Clarence Fowler. She enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, and canning. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Judy was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Pete" R. Dexter; and her daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Dexter Henry.

Her survivors include her daughters, Sherry (Jimmy) Todd, Sabrine Mitchell, and Yvette Ramsey, all of Madisonville; sons, William R. (Stephanie) Dexter, Jr. of Anton, KY, Chris (Kristal) Dexter and Kevin (Emily) Dexter, both of Madisonville, KY, and Darren Webster of Greenville, KY; son-in-law, Robert Henry of Hanson; sisters, Hazel Shockley of Nashville, Gayle Gunnels and Helen Smith, both of Sparta, TN; thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Robbie Knox officiating. Burial to follow at Hicklin Cemetery in Anton.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com