Gidell M. "Judy" Behner (nee Nichols),99, of Elyria passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home, with her loving family by her side She was born May 29, 1923 in Elyria. Judy enjoyed computer games, watching birds and squirrels and she drove in the powder puff derby at the Lorain County Speedway. She was a loving, kind soul and will be missed by all who knew her.She was a member of the East Elyria Congregation of Jehova's witnesses for many years. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Mercy New Life Hospice for the compassion and wonderful care they showed Judy and her family. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Massey and Veronica "Bonnie" Hamrick (Ronald- Deceased); sons, Lowell "Mike" Jr. and Kenneth; 10 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren;30 great-great grandchildren; 1 great-great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Sr.; granddaughter, Kimberly Behner and grandson Perry Adams ; 1 great grandson; 1 great-great granddaughter; parents; Clarence and Audrey Nichols (nee Struble); brother Richard Nichols. Family will receive friends from 9AM until time of service at 11AM Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626, Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens (Avon). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com