Judy Efird Obituary

Judy Ann Fields Efird, 80, of Badin, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.

Judy was born November 30, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Haywood June Fields and the late Geneva Margaret Yow Fields.

She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Efird in 2012 and daughter, Gloria Mitchell in 2022.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. The funeral service will follow on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 2:00pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel in Albemarle, officiated by Michael Seals.

Survivors include children, Michael (Toni) Seals of Ashland City, TN, Robert (Jaime) Seals of New London, NC; step-children, Patrick (Kim) Efird of Star, NC; grandchildren, Dalton (Katie) Seals of Ashland City, TN, Wesley (Taylor) Mitchell of Myrtle Beach, SC, Lawson Seals and Charleigh Seals of New London, NC, and Amber Efird of Albemarle, NC; great-grandchildren, Warren Seals, Kellan Seals, Kaylee Bruton, Harper Grey, Leo Gariepy, and Raiden Mitchell; sister, Elaine (Charles) Crouch of Badin, NC; a nephew, Chad (Alison) Atwater of Albemarle, NC, and niece, Kristy (Micah) Edquist of Misenheimer, NC.

Judy successfully built a career in the retail grocery industry, in real estate property management, and in private business. She and Gary did much of this together. Judy enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching, and her beloved Boston Terriers, Missy and Duncan. Judy was also a DIYer. She and Gary tackled many home renovation projects over the years. She loved to read, watch nature shows, and relax at the beach. She never turned down a good chocolate milkshake. Judy loved being a grandma and great grandma. She lit up when new pictures arrived and she immediately wanted them to be framed. She was always happiest when she spent time with her family. Judy was strong, loving, generous, diligent, opinionated and determined. She had a quiet faith but trusted in Jesus and knew He was always with her. She will be so missed but left a legacy for all of us to remember and honor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International  https://www.gideons.org/

Hartsell Funeral Home is serving Judy’s family.