Judy Mae Harris Lavender, age 75, of, Liberty, KY, passed away on Saturday March 11th, 2023, at Baptist Health. She was born September 22nd, 1947, in Old Fort N.C., a daughter of the late Harley and Dorothy Myers Harris.

Judy was the owner of Lavender’s Quilt and Fabric and a faithful Pastor's wife.

Survivors include: Her Spouse: Bro. Gary La Don Lavender, One Son: Gary La Don and (Leandra) Lavender II of Old Fort, N.C., One Daughter: Angie Raine Hardee of Conover, N.C., Ten Grandchildren: Jacob and Bryson Hardee, Ella, Gary III, Mattie, Katie, Judy, Abbie, Julia and Emily Lavender, One Sister: Kay Justice of Nebo, N.C. and Two Brothers: Dennis Harris of Hickory, N.C. and Kenny and (Debbie) Harris of Maiden, N.C.

Preceding her in death besides her parents was One Son: Jonathan Chet Lavender, One Daughter-in-law: Tiffany Lavender and One Brother: Samuel Harris.

Visitation will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday March 15th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday March 15th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Larry Cochran officiating.

Additional Visitation will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday March 17th, 2023, at Living Waters Tabernacle CGMA in Old Fort, N.C. with Funeral Services being held at 3:00 P.M. Friday March 17th, 2023, at Living Waters Tabernacle CGMA in Old Fort, N.C. Pastor Gary Lavender II and Pastor Keith Jamison officiating.

Burial will be in the Moffitt Hill Church Cemetery in Old Fort N.C.