Judith A. Galland Melton Doty, 80, of Ft. Madison, IA, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:40 AM at Birkwood Village in Ft. Madison.
She was born on July 11, 1945 in Franklin, IA to Charles and Velma Blum Galland. On January 28, 1984 Judy married Arthur Doty in Ft. Madison and he passed away on January 28, 2001. Judy worked at Sheaffer Pen Co and retired after thirty years of service. She loved to garden and also enjoyed baking.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon (Kirk) Wenck of Ft. Madison; three grandchildren, Brenda (Adam) Vander Helm of Des Moines, John (Syd) Nagel of West Des Moines and David Nagel of Burlington. One great granddaughter, Elsie Vander Helm; two stepsons, Dennis (Gillian) Doty and Tom (Robin) Doty of Dixon, MO; step grandchildren, Tamara, Stephanie, Nathan, Caleb and Isaac; step great grandchildren, Ian, Derek and Brynlee.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son in infancy; stepson, Jim Doty; sister, Marlene Burnett and brother, Hilbert Galland.
The family will meet with friends from 10-11 AM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral will follow at 11 AM at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Dean Graber officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Alzheimer's Association and online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.
