A true Southern belle, Judy was born and raised with the values of kindness, resilience, and hospitality. She dedicated nearly four decades of her life as the beloved manager of Kleen-A-Matic in Brainerd, where her work ethic and warm personality made her a fixture in the community from 1981 until her retirement in 2020.
Judy was preceded in death by her Husband, Leon Varnell, her parents, James and Mary Baumgartner, her grandparents who raised her, Charles and Ethel Smallon; and her cherished daughter, Missy Wilson. Though she faced heartbreaking loss, her love for her family remained a guiding light throughout her life.
She is survived by her grandsons, Brandon McCulley and Connor McCulley, and her adored great-grandchildren, Declan, Brynn, Grayson, and Chase. Judy also leaves behind her sister, Linda Phipps, and her son-in-law, Doug Wilson, all of whom will miss her dearly.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, at 1:00 PM at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Judy’s life was one of devotion—to her family, her work, and the people lucky enough to know her. She will be remembered always with love and admiration.
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