Judith Arthur

Judith Ann Arthur, 77, of Hinton received her glorious healing Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home following a long illness.

Born May 1, 1942 in Toledo, OH she was a daughter of the late Inez Bargeheiser and Edward B. Ayres.

Judy was an avid member of New Hope Church of Nazarene. She worked as a ward secretary at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital. Judy was a member of Just Christians Group of Summers County and an active civic volunteer in local groups during times of crisis. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially in warm weather, grooming her yard, playing with her beloved cats, going to yard sales and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo E. Arthur Jr. and one nephew, Michael Shane Ayres.

Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Todd Arthur and wife Becky of Hinton; two grandchildren, Chris Arthur and Ashton Arthur; three siblings, Tom Ayres, Lucinda Ayres and Patricia Worles and husband Jim; two sister in laws, Jane Arthur Okes and Sandy Arthur Lawson and husband Sonny; fourteen nieces and nephews, Jaime Ayres, Scott Davis, Katrina Crook, Tony Davis, Christina McDaniels, Tim Worles, Parrish Worles, Robin Pack, Rebecca Peck, Beth Doyle McGinnis, David Johnson, Andy Okes, Kelly Taylor and Heather Williams and several great nieces and nephews.

For the safety of the family and community, services will be private with Pastor Eddie Crews officiating.  Family and friends will serve as pallbearers and Tim Worles will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.