Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Judith Champ Salem on February 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born, January 18, 1957, in Princeton, to the lates James "Jake" Champ and LouElla Crum Champ.

Judy was a devoted mother, sister, and aunt.  She was a proud grandmother to 3 grandchildren who she loved dearly.  The thing that made her happy in life was spending time and making memories with her family.  Judy shared a close relationship with her son Chris throughout her life.

Judy was a 1975 graduate of Princeton High School.  She held various jobs such as Mooney's, Kroger Deli and Stateline Market.  She was a homemaker and a devoted caregiver to her brother Carl.

Judy was a member of the Oakvale United Methodist Church for many years.  Judy loved attending church with her sister Brenda and brother Carl. Judy's memory will continue through her family for the love she showed for each of us, and how she always showed up to take care of those who needed her most.  She will be missed tremendously.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Patricia Williams, Brenda Hylton, Dolly Shumate and Mollie Mathena and two brothers, Lil' Jimmy Champ and Charles "Tommy" Champ.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Christopher Lee Salem; Her grandchildren, Dylan Salem, Makayla Salem and Noah Tracey along with a host of nieces and nephews.

The family has honored Judith's request to be cremated. There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com . The Champ family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.