MARION, VA
Judy Elizabeth King Henderlite went Home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA after a brief illness.
Judy was born on February 12, 1951, to the late James and Zelma Green King. She is also preceded in death by a brother Randy King. Judy retired as a Lab Technician from Smyth County Community Hospital after 36 years of service. She enjoyed her arts and crafts, making quilts, and crocheting. She was devoted to taking care of her family and sharing the quilts she made. Judy loved to travel. Over the years, she visited all 50 states, Thailand, Belize, Canada, and the Bahamas. She was a devout Christian who truly exemplified what a godly woman should be. Judy was a faithful member at South Fork Baptist Church. She loved her church and church family and was involved in numerous activities throughout the years. Judy’s most cherished and loved memories was all the times she was able to care for and teach the children at the church.
She is survived by her loving husband Donald Henderlite; special friend Debbie Hager; three children Kimberly Steel & husband Louie, Sherry DeBord & husband Lance, and Donald Henderlite, Jr.; two brothers Jerry King & wife Lynn and Billy Albert & wife Melva; two sisters Paige Bare and Odessa Shupe & husband Sam; 12 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00PM, Thursday, March 23, 2023, at South Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Mullinax officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00PM on Thursday at the church. Private interment will be held in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home of Marion is serving the Henderlite Family.
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