Judith Whitley

Judith E. (Gilley) Whitley
Judith E. Whitley, 82 of Vassalboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born on November 20, 1942 in Lewiston, Maine, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Andrews) Gilley.
Growing up in the Wales and Lewiston areas, Judy loved spending time on her grandfather's farm with extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who were like siblings. She attended Lewiston High School and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, earning a degree in Education. Following college, she started her career as an elementary school teacher, then spent years starting and raising a family with her beloved husband, William Whitley. Judy spent 30 years as an Education Technician in the Vassalboro school system, helping countless students with their literacy skills. Most notably, Judy's favorite role was as "Meme" to her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Time spent with family and friends, always over coffee, was what she cherished most. All will carry her in their hearts, and miss her dearly.
Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Whitley; brother, James Gilley and his wife Charlene; son Jeff Whitley and wife Jane Whitley; son Brian Whitley and fiancee Stacie Buckley; son Kevin Whitley and wife Jen G. Whitley; daughter Jen L. Whitley and husband Chris Briley; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and many wonderful life-long friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, July 19 at Vista of Maine, located in Greene. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy's name to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the following link: https://diy.lls.org/fundraiser/6503670