Judith Ann Ashley Moore, 82, of Athens, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Morning Pointe of Athens.
She was a native of Chattanooga and longtime resident of McMinn County. She was a daughter of the late Stacy and Louise Allender Ashley. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Leonore Claiborne and a brother, Franklin Ashley.
She was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church and a longtime member of Riceville United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan University. She had served as a librarian at E.G. Fisher Public Library.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James H. Moore of Athens; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Gary Newman of Niota and Nancy and Art Howard of Riceville; one son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Connie Moore of Murfreesboro; two granddaughters, Faith Ann Newman and Mikayla Moore; three grandsons, Ricky (Laura) Newman, Ryne Miller, and Matthew Moore; one great grandson, Eli Newman.
A funeral service will be conducted, 3:00 pm, Sunday, May 29, 2022 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Lackey officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-3:00 pm, Sunday prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Gary Newman, Art Howard, Ricky Newman, Ryne Miller, Matthew Moore, Bobby Moore, and Jeff Moore.