Judy Fairbanks

eternal mansion over the hilltop on November 21, 2025, reuniting with many loved ones and furbabies she held

near to her heart.

She was born October 18, 1944 in Knoxville, Tn to late Howard Franklin “Tubby” Moneymaker and Marie Shehan

Moneymaker. Judy raised 5 children and is survived by Angela (Robert) Curran of Cortland, Ohio; David (Carla) Cole

of Champion, Ohio; and Ronnie (Melissa) Harris of Mascot, TN. She is also survived by step sons, Kent Fairbanks of

Howland, Ohio and Kerry (Erin) Fairbanks of Canfield, Ohio. She married their father, Charles “Chuck” Fairbanks on

November 16, 1981, where they shared a blended family lifestyle, until his passing in 2007. Together, they share

42 grandchildren spanning 3 generations. She was affectionately known as “Gramma Mother”. Additionally, she is

survived by her brother Franklin (Thersia) Moneymaker, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Judy offered a pillar of strength, the biggest unconditionally loving heart, and a foundation of support with the

sweetest twinkle of comfort in her eyes when she smiled. She was both a mother and father to her children, and

made many sacrifices while enduring many obstacles in life - ensuring her children and grandchildren were raised

with love, understanding, and never went without. But most importantly, she provided a safe haven that family

knew they could retreat to, and ultimately call home. For this, there’s an unwavering amount of gratitude from her

children and next generations.

While her life centered on family, you could typically find Judy sitting out on the porch, listening to nature – or the

latest phone update from family - sipping coffee, tea, or coca cola while having a smoke, with the company of her

furbabies at her feet. Occasionally, she and her mama would go to the beach in Florida, and she’d watch the

waves of the ocean, but don’t ask her to ever go in! The little girl in her would appear when she would play the

accordion (which we all very much loved listening to and seeing her at her happiest). We all loved showing off the

multitude of stylish, well-made, and full of love sewing projects she created. Not too many could tolerate visiting

without wearing a winter coat in her cool, crisp 65 degree house – no matter the season – and she’d have quite the

chuckle when you wore a coat inside. You could count on holiday dinners being at her house with some of the

fondest memories to include helping prep the house, the food, and even wrapping the Christmas presents so they

could be placed just right around the tree – and a lot of jokes and laughter. In the more recent years, she

preferred the warmth and often bundled up like those she chuckled over. Until about 6 weeks ago, she would

spend her time with her best friend and confidant, Princess Cloe “Babydog”, snuggling, watch various television

shows, discussing daily life, and planning their great escape back to the mountains.

She is preceded in death by children – Gerald (Susan) Cole and Annette Harris Kee; grandson – Tyler Kee; Gerald

Lynn Cole (Father of Angela, Gerald, & David); Ronald Bruce Harris (Father of Ronnie & Annette); brother – Darrell

Moneymaker; all of her well loved furbabies.

Her family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Hospice House for their support and

care during her final week.

Per Judy’s wishes, there will be no services. The Smokey Mountains were always home and she will forever have

her place in the mountains as she lay to rest eternally.

Mother, We Love You, Babydoll.