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Mrs. Judy Thomas "Jellico Ice Cream Lady"
Age 64 of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 05, 2026, at home. She was born May 28, 1961, in San Jose, California.
Judy is preceded in death by:
Father: William Thompson
Mother Pearl Lee (Ford) Thompson
Brothers: Bill Penny, Ron Thompson, Gene Penny
Sister: Shirley Riley
She is survived by:
Husband: Charles Woodrow Thomas
Daughters: Mandy Smith & husband Tony, Tiffaney Lay & husband Jason, Jessica Thomas
Grandchildren: Tony Smith, Noah Smith, Hanah McCormick, Jaceney Lay, Colt Lay, Donavin Hall, Natalie Thomas, Makayla Thomas, Jaylynn Lay, Megan Pennington
Seven Great Grandchildren
Sister: Wanda Patterson
A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn her passing.
The family will receive friends: 4 - 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 08, 2026, Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services at 6 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Junior Dople
Burial: to follow in Douglas Cemetery (Wooldridge Community)
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"
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