udith “Judy” Jean Barraclough Meadows, 81 of Beckley, WV received her eternal reward on November 23, 2022.
Judy was born in Worcester Massachusetts on March 28, 1941. She married the love of her life, Roy Ray Meadows, on November 4, 1960. They built a life together while traveling the world through Roy’s time in the military before settling in Beckley, WV. Judy missed Roy dearly after his passing in 1995. She was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents William and Ruth Barraclough, husband Roy Meadows, sisters Lee Wijanco and Susan Kelley, and great-grandson Logan Sanders.
Judy is lovingly remembered by children: Ruth Harper and husband Alvin of Beckley, Theresa Underwood and husband Roger of Richmond, VA, Leslie Meadows and wife Angela of Salem, VA, and Steven Meadows and wife Lisa of Crab Orchard. She is also remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren who knew her as “Memaw”: Jacob Harper (Melanie), Jackie Kiddle (Andy), Melissa Underwood, Roger Underwood (Catie), Austin Meadows, Alyssa Meadows, Ashton Meadows, and Tristan Meadows. Great grandchildren include: Estella Harper, Adrianna Kiddle, Drew Kiddle, Ace Kiddle, Haleigh Sanders, Sara Sanders, Ayden Paul, Bailey Johnson, Noah Underwood, and Logan Underwood. Judy had many other nieces, family members, and special friends that she considered as family who will also miss her dearly, including her best friend Polly Smith.
Judy’s family would like to thank the staff of Mary’s Garden for the care they provided, as well as a special word of thanks to Bower’s Hospice House staff for their loving care in her final days.
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