Elaine Judd

Elaine Judd was born on March 11, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to George and Hazel Cox. She was the eldest of five children and a loving sister to Amy Jones, Kathy Collins, George Thomas Cox and Kim Cox.
Elaine was an exceptional student from a young age. She graduated from Pocatello High School as a straight-A student.. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and demonstrated early talents in the arts. She starred as the lead in her high school production of The Diary of Anne Frank and later performed as the nurse in Mutiny on the Bounty at Idaho State University. She also participated in Readers Theatre at the June Conference held in the Tabernacle on Temple Square.
She enjoyed music and performance. She took voice lessons with her sister Amy and often sang alongside her at local literary clubs and theatrical productions. She was also involved in community swimming, competing in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle events and performing synchronized swimming with her sister Amy.

Elaine was accepted to three prestigious women’s liberal arts colleges—Vassar, Wellesley, and Smith—but chose to marry and devote her life to family. She married Don Judd on May 5, 1961, and their marriage was sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 20, 1962. Together they raised five children:Holly (Gary Glover), Mark (Kimberly Judd), Matthew (Monique Judd), Melanie (Christian Rindlisbacher), and Mitzi (Evan McCarthy).

When first married Elaine worked in her father’s OB-GYN medical office and later pursued continued education through community colleges. She and her family lived in Pocatello and Idaho Falls, Idaho, before moving to Utah in 1972.

She was deeply involved in her community and church throughout her life. She held leadership roles as PTA President and District PTA President. Elaine participated in roadshows, sang with the Mountain Jubilee Women's Chorus, and worked professionally as a consultant and national trainer for Beauty for All Seasons, as well as a sales representative for Doncaster Clothing. She brought joy to her neighborhoods through parades and community activities.

Her service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was extensive and heartfelt. She served as Young Women President three times, Primary President twice, Ward Choir Chorister, but her favorite calling was Primary—especially as chorister—where her love for children and music shone brightest.
Above all else, Elaine will be remembered for her ability to make people feel valued and loved. Her warmth, talents, faith, and devotion to family leave a legacy that will continue through generations.

Elaine is survived by her beloved grandchildren:
Allison Oliverson (Christopher), Carly Fontaine (Logan), Ryan Glover, Jessica Judd (Joe Avery), Alex Judd, Christopher Judd, Calvin Judd (Becca), Xavier Judd, MK Johnson (Evan), Elijah Judd, Carver Rindlisbacher (Sydney), Avery Kunz (Cooper), Olivia Rindlisbacher, Caleb McCarthy, Gavin McCarthy, and Kloie McCarthy.
Her Great Grand children: Lincoln and Courtney Talbot, Sydney Goulding, River Judd and Margo Rindlisbacher.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (4760 South State Street, Murray, UT). Funeral services will take place on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm with a viewing prior from 10:30am to 11:45am at Murray Little Cottonwood 6th Ward (725 East 6410 South, Salt Lake City, UT).