Judy Diane Shepherd 72, passed away peacfully at home surrounded by her friends and family on Saturday July 2, 2022.
Judy was born in Charlotte North Carolina on March 26 1950 and was the daughter of
Julian Grier Cheek
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and brother,
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
Judy was a graduate from UNC Charlotte, where she earned three degrees, and two masters in English and Special Education. She was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Judy was very proud of her education and accomplishments. After her graduation she went on to teach in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system, where she taught for over two decades.
Judy was a very charming person. She loved nature, animals, and bird watching. Her favorite flowers were Sun Flowers and Daisies. She had two dogs named Houdini and Italy Bear, and a cat named Tigger. She loved listening to good music. Elvis and the Beatles were her favorites.
She loved going on spontaneous day trips to the beach, a nice glass of Sangria and her White Russians while having a good plate of food. Judy loved to travel abroad. One of her favorite places that she traveled to was Ireland. She had an adventurous soul, she was a great friend and a very kind person to be around.
Survivors include her significant other
Steve Helms; lifelong friend Ron Wilson, his brother Micheal Helms; niece Michelle, and nephew Ben
Sister, Barbara Cheek Bagwell
Nieces and nephews:
Beth, Tommy and Hal Bagwell
The graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn West Cemetery on Friday, July 8th at 11:00 am
Daughter of:
Julian Grier Cheek (1899–1973)
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek (1912-2000)
Marriage: 20 Oct 1934 • Mecklenburg NC
Siblings:
Barbara Elizabeth Mae Cheek Bagwell
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
Judy was born in Charlotte North Carolina on March 26 1950 and was the daughter of
Julian Grier Cheek
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and brother,
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
Judy was a graduate from UNC Charlotte, where she earned three degrees, and two masters in English and Special Education. She was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Judy was very proud of her education and accomplishments. After her graduation she went on to teach in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system, where she taught for over two decades.
Judy was a very charming person. She loved nature, animals, and bird watching. Her favorite flowers were Sun Flowers and Daisies. She had two dogs named Houdini and Italy Bear, and a cat named Tigger. She loved listening to good music. Elvis and the Beatles were her favorites.
She loved going on spontaneous day trips to the beach, a nice glass of Sangria and her White Russians while having a good plate of food. Judy loved to travel abroad. One of her favorite places that she traveled to was Ireland. She had an adventurous soul, she was a great friend and a very kind person to be around.
Survivors include her significant other
Steve Helms; lifelong friend Ron Wilson, his brother Micheal Helms; niece Michelle, and nephew Ben
Sister, Barbara Cheek Bagwell
Nieces and nephews:
Beth, Tommy and Hal Bagwell
The graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn West Cemetery on Friday, July 8th at 11:00 am
Daughter of:
Julian Grier Cheek (1899–1973)
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek (1912-2000)
Marriage: 20 Oct 1934 • Mecklenburg NC
Siblings:
Barbara Elizabeth Mae Cheek Bagwell
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
Judy Diane Shepherd 72, passed away peacfully at home surrounded by her friends and family on Saturday July 2, 2022.
Judy was born in Charlotte North Carolina on March 26 1950 and was the daughter of
Julian Grier Cheek
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and brother,
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
Judy was a graduate from UNC Charlotte, where she earned three degrees, and two masters in English and Special Education. She was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Judy was very proud of her education and accomplishments. After her graduation she went on to teach in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system, where she taught for over two decades.
Judy was a very charming person. She loved nature, animals, and bird watching. Her favorite flowers were Sun Flowers and Daisies. She had two dogs named Houdini and Italy Bear, and a cat named Tigger. She loved listening to good music. Elvis and the Beatles were her favorites.
She loved going on spontaneous day trips to the beach, a nice glass of Sangria and her White Russians while having a good plate of food. Judy loved to travel abroad. One of her favorite places that she traveled to was Ireland. She had an adventurous soul, she was a great friend and a very kind person to be around.
Survivors include her significant other
Steve Helms; lifelong friend Ron Wilson, his brother Micheal Helms; niece Michelle, and nephew Ben
Sister, Barbara Cheek Bagwell
Nieces and nephews:
Beth, Tommy and Hal Bagwell
The graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn West Cemetery on Friday, July 8th at 11:00 am
Daughter of:
Julian Grier Cheek (1899–1973)
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek (1912-2000)
Marriage: 20 Oct 1934 • Mecklenburg NC
Siblings:
Barbara Elizabeth Mae Cheek Bagwell
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
Judy was born in Charlotte North Carolina on March 26 1950 and was the daughter of
Julian Grier Cheek
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and brother,
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
Judy was a graduate from UNC Charlotte, where she earned three degrees, and two masters in English and Special Education. She was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Judy was very proud of her education and accomplishments. After her graduation she went on to teach in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system, where she taught for over two decades.
Judy was a very charming person. She loved nature, animals, and bird watching. Her favorite flowers were Sun Flowers and Daisies. She had two dogs named Houdini and Italy Bear, and a cat named Tigger. She loved listening to good music. Elvis and the Beatles were her favorites.
She loved going on spontaneous day trips to the beach, a nice glass of Sangria and her White Russians while having a good plate of food. Judy loved to travel abroad. One of her favorite places that she traveled to was Ireland. She had an adventurous soul, she was a great friend and a very kind person to be around.
Survivors include her significant other
Steve Helms; lifelong friend Ron Wilson, his brother Micheal Helms; niece Michelle, and nephew Ben
Sister, Barbara Cheek Bagwell
Nieces and nephews:
Beth, Tommy and Hal Bagwell
The graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn West Cemetery on Friday, July 8th at 11:00 am
Daughter of:
Julian Grier Cheek (1899–1973)
Mary Maureen Mullis Cheek (1912-2000)
Marriage: 20 Oct 1934 • Mecklenburg NC
Siblings:
Barbara Elizabeth Mae Cheek Bagwell
Johnny Grier Harold Cheek (1939–2018)
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