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Steve and Regina Howell lit a candle
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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A lovely Christian lady that will be missed by so many people. May God comfort you.
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Monday, February 12, 2024
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How do you describe Judy? Judy was Judy and that was that! She had a wonderful personality. She never met a stranger. Her bubbly personality flooded over in her kindergarten classroom! Judy was a Christian role model for her children and Grandchildren. She and Andy merged their families into a seamless cohesive unit.
Judy was a lady who could sing! I remember when Judy, Daniel Freeman, Lance Grant, and Gene Mashburn formed The Silvermine Quartet. They had a unique blending of their voices that stirred many a church meeting. People traveled from far and wide to hear them sing.
Judy could sing any part and do it well. I can only imagine the singing she is doing in Heaven!
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Frank and Shirley Clontz posted a condolence
Sunday, February 11, 2024
I'll mourn for my sister, but I will celebrate her life until I meet with her again. From the time my parents brought this little five pound baby doll from the hospital and I got my first look at her, she was special. Of course she was a little brat at times, especially after her, just as special sister, June, banded together to make my life miserable, but, they were both so cute.
Even when I dressed up like the fabled booger-man, 'Sambo Jones' and came by the house one day to pick up any miscreants our parents may have on hand, she was unabashed. She just couldn't believe that our father would allow ol' Sambo to take off with her and as soon as she got a chance she scurried off back to the safety of the house.
After the birth of her daughters, her first marriage became untenable and was dissolved. Then, Judy went back to school, graduating Suma Cum Laude, and began a career she loved - teaching kindergarten. She suffered a severe bout of depression when her second husband passed unexpectedly, but she kept busy, raising her daughters and teaching.
I imagine, about her only fault, in my view as her sister, Judy was usually late. She burned up the road, securing several speeding tickets as she did so, but, miraculously was seldom late to her classroom. Our Mom, to whom tardiness was intolerable, often scolded her for this problem. It was never intentional, she simply got side-tracked by other activities and lost track of time.
Judy really liked Elvis, and if he was having a concert anywhere within driving distance, Judy was there.
During his time, he held two concerts in Charlotte, and, Judy was there as well. Well, let's face it, the boy could sing.
And, Judy loved to sing, too. She grew up singing in church, with her sister, with our mother, and with the whole family when our Dad picked up his guitar for a family sing-along. She had a beautiful soprano voice, but could switch to alto when called for. She loved gospel music and was a strong voice in at least two gospel groups.
For several years, she would bring her family and our Mother to our house for Thanksgiving. We looked forward to their visit and it was during a couple of these visits she had severe migraines. Our sons tried to teach her how to play a computer game. Once, she got so frustrated she 'cussed'. She said: "Oh, BAG". We needled her about her inability to 'cuss', even in recent days.
Judy loved a bargain even more than most. No Thrift Shop or yard sale in the vicinity went unnoticed and she was a keen shopper, inspecting her choices closely. She made very good deals.
I know she loved each of her spouses, but on July 26, 1998, she married her true soul-mate, Morris Andrew (Andy) Morgan, the true love of her life.
I believe one of the most admirable qualities of Judy's character was her genuine interest in other people. She brought everyone into her circle, many as close friends, others as someone nice to know. Some might have thought she was nosy, but that was not the case. She really wanted to know how you felt, what you did for a living, who your children were, did she have any in her class, even what you liked to eat and could she have the recipe? She would call you by name the next time you met.
Judy was a true 'child of God' and enjoyed attending church services. She was a member of the East Alarka Baptist Church and attended the Bear Creek Church in Robbinsville often.
Losing her sister, June, was really hard on Judy, as for everyone else in the family. They were not only sisters, they were best friends and confidants. They shared their lives, their secrets, their innermost thoughts. I think it is a good thing to know they are together with Mom and Dad now, along with our son, Rick, her great nephew, Chase, and many other close kin.
When she was diagnosed with brain cancer, she tended to cast aside any difficulties this presented. Whenever she was asked how she felt, she always answered, "I'm just fine". After her surgery to remove the tumor and the chemo made her hair fall out, her daughters bought her a blonde wig,
which she donned to board a plane for Albuquerque, New Mexico, to attend her grandson, Bobby's graduation from law school. She again made the trip to Charlotte to attend my own son, Rick's, funeral.
She was a valiant soldier bearing up during this ordeal and always presenting as cheerful attitude in front of Andy and her girls.
And, Andy, and her girls were with her, caring for her needs, easing her pain, until she passed into the arms of her Lord.
I will mourn the loss of my sister's presence on this earth. And, I will, forever, remember the courageous, giving and loving nature of her soul.
And, I, like everyone else who knew her, loved her.
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Lynda & Johnny Ray McClincy lit a candle
Saturday, February 10, 2024
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Theresa Cunningham Moss (Burch) posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Judy's family. I loved Judy. Always so friendly, and kind. She was a good Christian. I used to take care of her mom. I loved her also.
Love and Prayers,
Theresa C. Moss (Burch)
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
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Jeff & Toni Byerly posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Judy was such a Loving & Selfless Lady. She was the same every time we visited with her. I know we are miles away, but we will miss her dearly. Our thoughts & prayers are with all her family
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