Judithe Anne Stearley

Judithe Anne Stearley obituary, Pigeon Forge, TN

Judithe Anne Stearley

Judithe Stearley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 6 to Sep. 8, 2023.
Judithe Stearley, age 81 of Pigeon Forge, went to be in Heaven peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born in Brazil, Indiana, and grew up on numerous Air Force bases in the U.S., France, and Germany. She spent most of her adult life in Sevier County, where she raised her family and was a wonderful supporter of her children and grandchildren. She was a florist, and was a member of Sevierville First United Methodist Church where she did volunteer work. She was preceded in death by her son, Shawn S. Stearley, grandson, Baby Matthews, parents, Major Arthur and Marian Stearley; brother, Toby Stearley; sister, Debra Adkins; She is survived by: Son: Kirk Cross and wife Coni;

Daughters: Kim Matthews and husband Terry, Theresa Stearley; Daughter-in-law: Rhonda Jean Stearley;

Grandchildren: Ryan Matthews, Trevor and Alexis Matthews, Seth and Taylor Cross; Great Grandchildren: Raylan, Raina, Elena, and Harper; Nephews: Tommy, Mike, and Bobby and their families. The family will receive friends 12-2 PM Saturday with a memorial service following at 2 PM at Sevierville First United Methodist Church with Pastor Charlie Harrison officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.

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