Sharon Judkins

She was born February 3, 1949, in Chattanooga to the late John Charles “JC” and Vera Lemming Watson.

Mrs. Judkins retired from Wrigley’s Company after 26 years of service to become the caregiver of her loving husband. She was a member of Terra Vista Baptist Church.

Her loving husband of 48 years Gary L. Judkins, and siblings, Manuel Watson, Johnny Watson, and Mitzi Stokes preceded her in death.

Survivors include her daughter, Elceda (Andy) Bell; grandson, Matthew (Ashley) Bell; granddaughter, Bethany (Dustin) Harmon; great-grandchildren, Mayzie Bell, Bristol Harmon and Charlotte Harmon all of Harrison, TN; special cousin, Nelda Walker of Ringgold, GA; and several nieces, nephews, other cousins, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 14, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in the Valley View Chapel with Rev. Andy Bell officiating.

Sharon will be greatly missed by those who loved and cared for her. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga for their care for their mother. Additionally, a special thanks to Yvonne Johns and Sherri Kelly for their around-the-clock presence.

Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East with Matthew Bell, Dustin Harmon, Dale Johns, Brandon Clark, Charlie Harvill, Chris Denton and Claude Shelton serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Terra Vista Baptist Church, 4412 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.