Judy B. Weese, 88, of Shepherdstown, WV, died on October 24, 2026.

Judy was born on April 24, 1938, in Hardy County to Kathryn and Eugene Bensenhaver. She lived in Moorefield during her early life and attended Hardy County public schools.

In 1966, Judy moved to Shepherdstown with her husband and three daughters. She enrolled in Shepherd College (now University) where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. She later earned a Master of Library Science from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. Judy spent her career as a librarian in Jefferson County public schools.

Judy was a lifelong reader and supporter of public libraries, especially Shepherdstown Public Library. She was an ardent Democrat and a keen political observer.

She is survived by her daughters, Jill Weese Hollis, Kelly Weese Collins (Robert), Tracy Weese, and her granddaughter, Carly Rose Collins.

Special heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Hospice of the Panhandle and Connie Brady for their help, support, and kindness to Judy.

Private interment will be in the Spring.

In honor of Judy’s memory, the Family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430 or Shepherdstown Public Library, 145 Higbee Lane, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.