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Judy Gillespie Fender

1951 - 2026

Judy Gillespie Fender obituary, 1951-2026, Hillsville, VA

BORN

1951

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville

1035 N Main St.

Hillsville, Virginia

Judy Fender Obituary

Judy Brinkley Gillespie Fender, 74 of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Fender was born in Radford, Virginia to the late James Carroll and Dee Brinkley Gillespie.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by siblings, Gene Gillespie (Vickie) and June Smith (Scottie); and brother-in-law, Mark Vass.


Survivors include her husband, Jerry Wayne Fender; son, William Edwards; grandchildren, Dylan Edwards (Alexis) and Dalton Edwards; one great-grandchild; and sisters, Janice Vass and Gina Largen.


A private service will be held at a later date. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

Published by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Linda Largen Hill

February 24, 2026

I am so sorry to hear the passing of Judy y'all are all in my heart and my prayers I pray that the good Lord will wrap his arms around you and give you strength of Grace and the love that you will need in the days to come if I can help let me know I love y'all

David McKinnon

February 23, 2026

Jerry sorry to heard about Judy, hope you are doing better

David McKinnon

February 23, 2026

Jerry sorry about Judy, hope you are doing better

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