Judith was born on October 21,1952, to the late Sherrill Dean and Lounelle Nealy Simmons. She was married to John Rivers, whom she cared for and loved deeply. Judith was a member of Griffin Baptist Church, and retired as a Quality Controller, for Champion Aviation. She enjoyed reading, making jewelry, had a deep passion for flamingos and loved bird watching, especially red birds. Judith adored and loved her five nieces, two nephews, four great nieces, great nephew and a great–great nephew very much.
Judith Rivers is survived by her sister: Jayne Stancell; three brothers: Douglas Simmons (Phyllis);
Michael Simmons; and Keith Simmons. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Sherrill Dean and Lounelle Nealy Simmons, of Pickens.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2022, in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Sterlachini officiating.
Flowers are accepted and donations can be made to the Dream Center, P.O. Box 203, Easley S.C., 29641.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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