She was born in Pulaski, TN on May 29, 1946, and graduated from Columbia Central High School. She spent most of her adult life in the Chattanooga area and was an active member of Brainerd Baptist Church and then the last 23 years at Woodland Park Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Dean Rogers.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of more than 50 years, Jim; daughter Kilbrey, son Jay (Beverly), daughter Kara Gibson (Chris); her sister Marcia Lynn (Mike) of Rockwall, Texas; brother Jimmy of Town Creek, Alabama; grandkids Josh, Jake, Sarah, Sam and Anna Gibson; Kelsey, Jonathan, Zachary and Daniel Fowler; sister-in-law Shirley Casselberry, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Judy was a loving friend and Godly mentor as she regularly opened up her home and her heart, especially to young mothers and their children. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her selfless and caring ways, her gifts of hospitality and homemaking, and her sacrificial love for her family. All who knew her felt an openness to share and an acceptance into her extended family, leaving no doubt you were loved deeply and treasured.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Woodland Park Baptist Church, 6735 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM with Wayne Barber and Steve McCary presiding.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Chattanooga Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be given in her honor to Woodland Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 6735 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421; or to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), P.O. Box 338, Hixson, TN 37343, or online at www.chattanoogafca.org/donate.
Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
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