Judy was born in Lauderdale County, AL on April 23, 1943 to Verdie Cleveland and Virta Elva Springer McCarley. She was employed as a seamstress for Genesco and a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. Judy carried herself with quiet strength, caring nature, and grace throughout her life proudly serving as an orderly in the United States Air Force. Her greatest joy in life, however, was baking—especially fried pies—which she loved sharing with others, and in those pies that she lovingly made she left a reminder of her caring and generous heart. Judy also found happiness in quilting, reading, woodworking, gardening, caring for her fur babies, spending time with her family, or just keeping her hands busy. Judy is preceded in death by her parents Virta and Cleveland McCarley; loving husband of 64 years Johnnie Vincent; brothers Dalton “Joe” McCarley and Sheril McCarley; sisters Elaine Medley and Betty Sheets; great grandchildren Luke and Levi Allen; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Friday May 8, 2026 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral Services will start at 10am on Saturday May 9, 2026 with a Visitation with Family beginning 30 minutes prior to Services at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Christ Life Academy at 3911 Pulaski Hwy Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
Judy is survived by her daughter Lavonda Vincent Mann (David) of Dallas, TX; son Noel “Rocky” Vincent (Renee) of Ardmore, AL; sister Jewel Drake of Pulaski; adopted daughter (niece) Renita Pardon Graves of Pulaski; grandchildren Tim Vincent, Abby Vincent, Carley (James) Allen, Evan (Kelly) Mann, Andrew (Rhiannon) Mann, Elliott (Elle) Mann; great grandchildren Kai, Evlan, Kirk, Claire, Frankie, Ruby; best friend Carol Bonzo; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
