Judy Carol Gilliam

Judy Carol Noel Gilliam, age 67, passed away Thursday evening May 19, 2016. Judy was a math teacher in Bradley County for 43 years, during her time teaching she was the sponsor for the Beta club. She served as an active member of Mount Olive Ministry. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. She was also a member of Red Hat society. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is proceeded in death by her father, Walter Lace Noel, and her sister Gayle Finley. Left to cherish her memory, her husband of 44 years Wallace Gilliam, JR., her two children, Noel (DeAnna) Gilliam, Shawn (Emily) Gilliam, four grandchildren, and her mother Alice Noel. Several nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends also survive. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Mount Olive Ministries. The family will have a gathering of friends from 2:00 till 3:00 prior to the service. If family or friends desire, contributions may be dedicated in Honor of Judy with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. You are encouraged to share a memory of Judy and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Gilliam family with her arrangements.