Julia "Judy" Bradshaw Smith (88) passed away peacefully August 7, 2020. Judy was born July 13, 1932 in Baskin, LA. She was the daughter of the late Homer Bradshaw and Zora (Odom) Bradshaw. Judy moved to Vicksburg, MS after graduating from Rayville High School in 1950. She was an Honor Graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1953. Her nursing career consisted of Medical and Surgical Nursing at Vicksburg Hospital and Outpatient Pediatrics at Vicksburg Clinic. Judy was a longtime member of Bowmar Baptist Church, now Crossway Church, and "Heaven Bound" Sunday School Class. She enjoyed reading the Bible, and her faith was an important part of her life. Judy cared deeply for her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. Until recently, she enjoyed working in her yard, planting flowers, and feeding the many hummingbirds on her patio.

Judy is survived by her Daughter Kathy S. Huff of Pearl, MS; Son Roger "Steve" Smith of Meadville MS; Granddaughters Anna Huff Hederman (Will) of Borger, TX; and Ashley Huff Sparks (Aaron) of Little Rock, AR; three Great-Grandsons, Timothy and Anders Sparks and Beck Hederman. Brothers E.R. Bradshaw (Nancy) Baker, LA; Mack Bradshaw, Bonham, TX; Fred Bradshaw (Linda) China Grove, NC. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Roger "Pem" Smith and Brother Reese Bradshaw. She was also joyfully expecting a fourth Great Grandson, brother to Beck.

The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage House, Encompass Health-Hospice, and her dedicated caregivers.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 11 at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Steve Smith, Will Hederman, Aaron Sparks, Clifton Bradshaw, Gerald Bradshaw, and Doug Young. Honorary Pallbearers will be Archie Cain, Wayne Patrick, and Bubba Rowland. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.