PENDER COUNTY — Judy Nye Thompson, 81, passed peacefully from her earthly life Thursday, October 2, 2025.
She was born October 24, 1943 in Bladen County, the daughter of Walter Earl Nye and Mary Clark Nye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Toby” Earl Nye.
Judy is survived by her daughters, Beth Thompson (Jeff Kilgore) and Lori Thompson; granddaughters, Ella Grace Kilgore and Ava Pearl Wells.
Judy grew up in Lisbon, attended grade school in Clarkton, and was a graduate of Campbell University where she earned her degree in education. Judy was an excellent schoolteacher, teaching in Columbus and Pender County schools. Through her years of teaching, Judy taught in elementary, middle, and high school levels of education. She was a guiding light to many students. Judy was always an educator with her bright sunny smile instilling words of wisdom and learning in her students.
She was a devoted and remarkable mother and grandmother who loved her family. Judy was always impeccably dressed and a beautiful smile to greet you. Judy will truly be missed.
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