Judy Wilson Moody, 78, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Judy was born April 15, 1945, in Catawba County, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Warlick and Leona Childers Wilson. She was a graduate of Granite Falls High School and Mitchell Community College. She was married to the late George Thomas “Tom” Moody IV. Judy was a self-taught artist and loved to shag.

She is survived by one son, George Thomas Moody V of Statesville; one daughter, Leigh Anne Cody (Ryan) of Atlanta, Ga.; one granddaughter, Zelie Cody; one sister, Gaye W. Moore (Tim) of Granite Falls, N.C.; one brother, Martin Wilson (Dawn) of Bermuda Run, N.C.; two nieces, Audrea Piersall (Steve) and Elize Lee (Tyler); one nephew, Matthew Wilson; and one great nephew, Cruz Lee.

A gathering of friends and celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Troutman Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.