BOBBITT, Judith Ann

Published by Yuma Sun on Jun. 5, 2022 - Yuma, Arizona >> February 16, 1940 to April 5, 2022 << Mrs. Judith Ann Motley Bobbitt passed away in Tucson, Arizona on April 5, 2022. Judith spent over 45 years in public school elementary education and served as a teacher, counselor, principal and superintendent in Kentucky, New Jersey, California and Arizona. She retired as the Superintendent of the Somerton Elementary School District in 2006, where she oversaw the construction of three new elementary schools, along with many other school improvement projects. She established and founded the South Yuma County Education Consortium, believing that we are all life-long learners, she led the District to provide adult education. She served as the national chair for the Interstate Migrant Education Council and was a member of the Arizona Bar Association. In 1998 she was named as the Arizona Superintendent of the Year for mid-sized school districts. She retired from the Somerton District in 2006 and was recognized by a proclamation at the United States House of Representatives by the Honorable Ral Grijalva. Judith was married to and is survived by Rev. Dr. M. Douglas Bobbitt and served by his side in various ministry settings in the United Methodist Church. She is also survived by a stepson, two sisters and their families, numerous nieces and nephews; and countless former students, co-workers and friends who considered her family. A Celebration of Judith's life will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave in Yuma on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun