Judith Joy “Judy” Nugent, 75 of Westport

Judith Joy Nugent, 75, of Westport, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born on August 16, 1950, in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of Paul Dee & Lois Ruth (Hollis) Badgley. She was a lifelong resident of Decatur County and a 1968 graduate of Sandcreek High School. She worked at Cummins Child Development Center and Asbury Children’s Morning Out. Judy was a former member of Crossroads Community Church and a member of the Alert Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, quilting and flower gardening. Judy married Robert Franklin Nugent on September 24, 1968, in Letts, Indiana and he survives. Other survivors include her daughters, Michelle Lynn (David) Frankhauser of Columbus and Dawn Renee Corbin of Westport; her son, Robert Scott Nugent of Westport; a sister, Mabryann (Cary) Hutchinson of Columbus; brothers, Edward Badgley and William (Jane) Badgley both of Greensburg; grandsons, Zackary Linger, Isaiah Spicer, Gavin Frankhauser and Thaddeus Nugent; granddaughters, Rilynn Frankhauser and Cadence Nugent. She was preceded in death by her parents. Following her wishes she will be cremated and a service will be scheduled at a later date due to the weather. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crossroads Community Church or Alert Methodist Church through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com