Judith Merrell Kilpatrick
December 29, 1942 ~ February 2, 2007
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
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Fletcher – Judith “Judy” Merrell Kilpatrick, 64, of Wyoke Road, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 2, 2007.
Born in Buncombe County, December 29, 1942, she was the youngest daughter of the late John Henry and Estelle Searcy Merrell.
Judy was a member of the Refuge Christian Center, where she served as the praise and worship leader and was a retired employee of 34 years with Bell South.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Robert Kilpatrick; son, Philip Holland and wife Denise of Candler; one granddaughter, Marcella Michelle; one brother, Richard Merrell of Fairview and four sisters, Louise Lyda of Fletcher, Geraldine Duncan and Pat Stoll of Asheville and Frieda Lytle of Fairview.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Willie Penland, Eleanor Carver, Hazel Merrell, Barbara Smith and brothers, Ellard Merrell, Kenneth Merrell, Woodfin Merrell, J.H. Merrell. Jr. and Larry Merrell.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday at the Refuge Christian Center on 701 Riverview Church Road, conducted by Pastor Michael McGuire. Interment will be in Tweeds Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 pm Sunday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
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Robert and Family, We were distressed yesterday when Mrs. Baker called to tell us about Judy. Mere words cannot convey our sympathy to you. Regardless of any circumstance in life we are never ready to lose our loved ones. The only comfort has to come from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. Please know we are thinking of you and will hold you in our prayers. When I heard I called Cleta Towe and asked her to tell her sister June McCarter. May The Lord Our God Hold You Closely In His Arms! We just hope in some small way it helps to know that others do care. Joe and Zunita Clark
Robert and Phillip,
My prayers are with you! I know Judy is with the Lord now. I am just glad I was privileged to know her. I will never forget her kindness to Suzanne and I. God bless you. Catherine
Robert and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss and that I didn’t find out until Monday morning. I would have like to come on Sunday and pay my respects. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mamie Coffey
Phil and Denise,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Debbie
I am so sorry to hear this news. Please know that we are praying for strengh and comfort for your family during this sad time in your lives.
Linda Briggs