She was born January 6, 1950, in Louisville, Mississippi. Judy was the daughter of the late Delmas Dempsey and sister of the late Rebecca Grayson. She was a retired nurse of 19 years from Winston Nursing Home in Louisville.
Survivors include her mother, Hayes Long; and one son, Ben (Krista) Matthews of Springville, Tennessee. She has one daughter, Megan (Andy) Hartness of Sturgis, Mississippi; two grandchildren, Wesley and Layla Matthews, both of Springville, Tennessee. Also, special recognition to Mrs. Bobby Nicholson of Noxapater, Mississippi, who was her caretaker.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.