Judy Gulledge Hamel

Judy dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a radiographer. Outside of her career, she found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life, especially gardening and spending time with her loved ones, who were the center of her world.

On November 8, 1994, Judy married Sylvain Hamel, with whom she shared many years of love and partnership.

Judy is survived by her devoted husband, Sylvain Hamel; her daughters, Tanya Pitts (Charles Pitts) and Tischa Hancock (Joseph Koly); Her siblings Yvonne Thompson (Clyde), Ronnie Gulledge (Judy) and Randy Gulledge; and her grandchildren: Devin Reeves (Ashley Reeves), DeCota Simmons (Shawn Simmons), Savannah Platt (Ron Platt), Austin Reeves, Kylie Bates (Justyn Bates), and Grayson Hancock. She was preceded in death by her parents Audrey Gulledge (Robertson) and Donald Gulledge.

Judy will be remembered for her warmth, her dedication to her family, and the care she showed to everyone around her. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, located at 2198 K-Ville Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823, on February 3, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The funeral service is scheduled for February 4, 2026, at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Judy will be laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens.

"When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there to see;

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

The way you did today;

While thinking of the many things

We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me

As much as I love you;

And each time that you think of me,

I know you'll miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me,

Don't think we're far apart

For every time you think of me,

I'm right here in your heart."