OBITUARY
Judy Ann Whitlow
August 23, 1943 – March 26, 2021
Judith (Judy) Ann Grimes Whitlow, age 77, of Maumelle passed from this earthly home into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 26, 2021. Judy was born on August 23, 1943 in Little Rock, AR to James Bernice Grimes and Dorothy Marie Gideon Grimes. Judy was a 1961 graduate of Little Rock Central High School. She was a varsity cheerleader throughout high school. Her high school special interests were cheerleading, dancing and swimming. Judy worked most of her adult life in mortgage, real estate and property management in Little Rock and Memphis, TN. Judy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her cats Dewey and Dallas. She loved traveling, especially to Paris and on family beach trips. She also loved reading, taking care of her home, working in her garden and spending time with her beloved family and friends. Throughout her life, she lovingly adored many felines. She relished her roles as wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt. Judy was talkative, generous, wise, and loved to have fun. Judy is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband Ellis Whitlow of Maumelle, son Sam High (Jennifer) of Maumelle, stepson Mark Whitlow (Kim) of Cabot, stepdaughter Alecia Block (Cliff) of Salado, TX, sister Becky Grimes Wright (Ben) and their children Andy, Margaret and Suzanne of Dallas, TX, four granddaughters Kathryn and Mackenzie High, Lauren Block, Haley Castellani (Thomas), grandson Jordan Castillow, brother-in-law Sam (Lucille) Whitlow of Lonoke, brother-in-law Edwin (Sandy) Whitlow of Whittier, CA, and a host of many relatives in Texas who miss her dearly. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5-7 pm at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., Sherwood, AR 72117. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at the same location at 10:00 am, Friday, April 2, 2021 with burial following in Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society. Very special thanks to friends and neighbors for food and fellowship in the final days of Judy’s life.
PALLBEARERS
- Sam High
- Mark Whitlow
- Randy Hardin
- Jason Cook
- Mark Stewart
- David Corrigan
Services
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Visitation
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Funeral Service
Friday, April 2, 2021
Memories
Judy Ann Whitlow
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ADD A MEMORYLisa Caserta
April 5, 2021
My sincere condolences to Judy's family and friends, especially the Sam High family. Your family photos show such loving memories and events.
Dick Kinney
April 2, 2021
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dick Kinney
LRCHS 1961
Sommer Salgaonkar
April 2, 2021
Judy blessed me with her grace and kindness. She was special lady and will be greatly missed.
All my love to the family,
Sommer
Annette Williams
April 1, 2021
My Sincere Condolences to Judy's family and friends.
Annette Williams
LRCHS Class of 61
Paul Whitlow
March 31, 2021
Rest in Heavenly Peace
Linda Holbert
March 31, 2021
Little but mighty.....full of life and laughter. Judy had a smile that lit up her beautiful eyes.
She was a dear friend to many and I will always remember her with love and affection.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Linda and Dick Holbert
Judy Pierce
March 29, 2021
She was a very special friend to me for many years, I will miss my "Judy Too" so much. Rest well my precious friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you Ellis.
Judy Pierce, Memphis, TN
Bill Bush
March 28, 2021
Our prayers are with all of your family. Judy was a special lady and a good friend for these many years. She will be missed but we have many fond memories. God Bless, Bill and Retha Bush