Mary “Judy” Louise (Garland) Hampton

Mary “Judy” Louise (Garland) Hampton, age 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Hermitage Health Center of Elizabethton. Judy was born in Avery County, North Carolina on December 30, 1945. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bobby” Garland.

Judy had worked as a licensed practical nurse before graduating Magna Cum Laude of her class and earning her Registered Nursing degree. She was outgoing, generous and forever busy doing all types of tasks. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing and really anything outdoors including camping and climbing trees. Judy had a free spirit and a hard work ethic that will forever be remembered by those that knew her.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Dennis E. Vance, Jr. and Roby Todd Vance (Cathey Schera Vance); a grandson, Gage Vance; a step son, William Hampton; a nephew, Shane Williams; and a niece, Sammy Stewart.

A celebration of Judy’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 26, 2022 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 1:00 Pm until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

The family would like to especially thank Gene and Karen Vance for their kindness and helpfulness during Judy’s time of need.

Words of love and sympathy may be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel-Elizabethton, 9423) 542-2232 is honored to serve the family of Mary “Judy” Louise (Garland) Hampton.