Judy Hardison Davies

Judy Alice Langford Hardison Davies was born in Livingston, Tennessee on September 13, 1944 to William Harland and Velma Mona Ramsey Langford. She was the youngest of four, Jean (Bill) Tayse, Betty Jo (Tommy) Page and Robert (Juanita) Langford. Fourteen years younger than her siblings, she grew up with her nephew Tim Tayse. She and Tim had their share of adventures and he often found himself on the receiving end of her pranks.

After graduating from Livingston Academy, Judy attended Belmont University where she met her forever friend Helen Fagan. Her college years were filled with laughter and fun, and one accidentally overthrown football. That football hit Judy and resulted in a chance meeting with Jimmy Wayne Hardison, who she would later marry in 1966.

Judy and Jimmy had two daughters, Tiffany (Eric) Holcomb and Kristy (Carlton) Drumwright. Tiffany and Kristy were the center of their world. As the girls got older and started playing softball, Judy never missed a game and made sure to let the umpires know when they got a call wrong. Always supportive and encouraging, always patient and loving, she was proud of them both. She gained two son-in-laws who she treasured and adored. Judy was incredibly close to both her family and Jimmy’s family, and she loved spending time with them.

Judy worked as an accountant at Aware Inc. before joining Lithographics in 1981. She spent 28 years with the company and retired as the Vice President of Accounting in 2009. Judy made some of her dearest friendships at Lithographics. They shared a love of fishing, playing cards, reading, shopping, mischief and traveling the world. Those same friends were her life support when she lost her beloved husband Jimmy at the age of 49.

Judy later married Stephen R. Davies and welcomed his son Scott (Kelly) Davies and daughter DeAnn Davies into her family. Judy and Steve moved to Franklin, Tennessee where they shared a love of boating at the lake and gardening. During her retirement she discovered her passion for painting and researching her family patriot Francis A. Ramsey for the Ole Glory chapter of the DAR. Both painting and the DAR brought her a treasured group of friends.

Judy’s greatest joy in life was without a doubt her grandchildren. She was their biggest fan, encouraged them to pursue their passions and made sure they were well fed. She never missed an opportunity to let them know that their talent and athleticism were passed down from her. Hannah, Madeline and Ethan Holcomb; Josie and Benjamin Drumwright; Emma Bay Dickinson; and Vander Ashen, Seth and Samantha Davies are truly a legacy to her abundance of love.

Judy was devoted to her Christian faith and a member of First Baptist Church of Livingston, Tusculum Church of Christ and for the past eighteen years Brentwood Baptist Church. She was always the first to offer help when she heard about someone in need. Whether providing a meal or support, her kindness and compassion were overflowing. She served on Brentwood Baptist’s Nurture Team where she found great fulfillment ministering to families in times of need.

Judy’s character can best be shown from the time she was diagnosed with cancer. She faced her diagnosis with strength and positivity. She loved and lived every moment she was given. Neither hard times nor cancer would rob her of the joy she shared each day. Always smiling, until God called her home.