Dr. Judy Baker Harrison, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Judy Marie Baker was born in 1951 in Albertville, AL. Valedictorian of her high school class, Judy attended the University of Alabama. Following her graduation, she enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School, eventually earning her M.D. from the University of Florida in 1974. During medical school, she married Jeffrey Harrison of Longmont, CO, and joined the Navy, where she achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Judy and Jeff were married for 52 years.
At the end of her service, she went into private practice in family, and later emergency, medicine. She dedicated much of her life to saving lives and helping those in need. In addition to being a pioneering female doctor, she enjoyed running, gardening, traveling, and holding people accountable. She was a pillar of her community whose support and care extended well beyond her patients, friends, and family.
Dr. Harrison is survived by her husband, Captain Jeffrey “Sundance” Harrison; her two sons, Josh and Jason; her five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Natalie, Ophelia, and Jonathan; her brother, Ken Baker; and her sister, Brenda Baker DeGeorge.
Judy, our Mini-Doc, will be sorely missed by all.
