Judith Ann Kieffer
Judith Ann Kieffer, 71, passed away suddenly Dec. 18, 2019, at her home in South Knoxville. Judy was born on March 30, 1948, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She grew up on a 94-acre farm in Jackson County where she attended Cavin Fork School, a one-room schoolhouse, and then Humphrey Elementary School. After graduating from Parkersburg High School she attended and graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. In 1968 she moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, working free-lance jobs and attending the University of Tennessee. Always the adventurist Judy took off 3 months to backpack through Europe. Later completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Judy’s advertising career as a designer, illustrator, and art director for Lavidge & Associates, Channel 26, Watson’s, Levi’s and Goody’s spanned 40 years. After retiring she became very passionate about the work and mission of RAM where she volunteered her time and talents eventually becoming an employee.