Julia Karen "Judy" Smith

Julia Karen “Judy” Smith Central, South Carolina Julia Karen “Judy” Smith, age 79, loving wife of 61 years to Carlos Wayland Smith, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. Born April 23, 1946, in Lumberton, North Carolina, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Wallace Nimrod Green and Elizabeth Brown Green. At an early age, Judy was called to preach. Judy had a love and compassion for the troubled and hurting soul by way of teaching from the word of God and by music that touched the heart and spirit. Judy’s love of music led Judy Smith and The Gospel Heirs on a journey of traveling to many states singing and proclaiming the love of Jesus. Judy wrote and published many songs and was able to fulfill a dream of recording albums in Nashville. After coming off the road from singing, Judy was called to Pastor. She was the Pastor at Cedar Hill Holiness Church in Six Mile, SC for over 20 years. While there, Judy was not only the Pastor, but she was very involved with writing and directing Christmas plays, singing and letting everyone that entered the doors know that Jesus Loves Them. Judy had unmeasurable love for her husband of 61 years, her children, grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Carlos Smith of the home; children, Karen Gossett (Corey) of Liberty, Greg Smith (Becky) of Central, and Gary Smith of Central; grandchildren, Abigail Smith, Jeffrey Blackwell, Zac Smith, and Dylon Smith; great-grandson, John-David Bearden; and siblings, Joyce Willimon, Charles Green, Keith Green, Mary Stewart, and Susan Swift. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her grandson, Noah Smith; her sisters, Ruth Green, Marsha Boggs, and Phyllis Craddock; and her brothers, Gerald Green and Wayne Green. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home in Pickens. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of Cedar Hill Holiness Church in Six Mile. Burial will follow the service in Cedar Hill Holiness Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Judy’s honor may be made to Gideons, PO Box 51064, Piedmont, SC 29673. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Smith family.

Julia Karen "Judy" Smith

April 23, 1946 - September 21, 2025