Judith Marie (Vanzant) Harr, lovingly known as Judy, was called home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2026, at the age of 85. Born October 16, 1941, in Kingsport, Tennessee, she spent her life in the community she dearly loved. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is now resting in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.
Judy shared nearly 70 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Howard. Their life together was filled with laughter, much of it sparked by Howard's larger-than-life stories and Judy's endless enjoyment of his jokes. They traveled near and far, cheering on the University of Tennessee Volunteers and spent many years building friendships through the Kingsport Moose Lodge. In retirement, some of their happiest moments were spent together on their porch overlooking Cherokee Lake, enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Their marriage was a beautiful example of lasting love, friendship, and devotion.
Judy's faith was at the heart of how she lived. A devoted member of Kendrick's Creek United Methodist Church, she gave generously of her time and was an active part of her church family. She believed the best way to lead others to Jesus was through kindness, compassion, and the example she set each day.
Judy was preceded in death by her son, Michael Wayne Harr; her parents, Kathleen and Carl Vanzant; her sister, Reva Lawson; and her granddaughter, Derika Harr.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Howard Harr; her daughter-in-law, Gina Harr, widow of Michael; her son, Gary Harr (Marty) of Gainesville, Georgia; her grandchildren, Madeline Harr White (Jake) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Logan Harr (Christine) of Watkinsville, Georgia; her great-granddaughter, Maren Collier White; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will recieve friends from 10:00 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at East Lawn Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 A.M. in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. The committal service will be held immediately after the funeral service in East Lawn Memorial Park.
In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Kendrick's Creek United Methodist Church or that you prepare a meal for someone you love, two gestures Judy would have appreciated.
Judy had a special way of saying goodbye. Whenever someone left her home, she would stand outside and watch until they were out of sight, as if to say, "Until next time..." It was a simple gesture that spoke volumes about the way she treasured the people in her life.
Until next time, Judy.
