Judith Eileen Middleton, 82, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Mission Village Living Center in Horton, Kansas. She was born on March 2, 1939 in Independence, Kansas. After her birth she was adopted and raised by Sidney and Ione Rivers Piper. Judy was a homemaker, loved spending time with her family, traveling and reading the Bible. On January 16, 1958 she married Joseph G. Middleton Jr. in Horton, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Middleton Jr. of the home, Horton, Kansas; a daughter, Deanna (Kelly) Middleton Frock of Humboldt, Iowa; three sons, Joseph (Leta) Middleton III of Horton, Kansas, David Lee (Janet) Middleton of Horton, Kansas and Daniel A. Middleton of Sioux City, Iowa; twenty three grandchildren and thirty eight great grandchildren. Judy's wishes were to not have any formal funeral services.  A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com