Judy Powell Atkins

BURLINGTON - Judith (Judy) Powell Atkins, 93, of 1880 Brookwood Ave., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Jan. 13, 2015, at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell. Judy was born in Danville, Va., to the late Thomas Marshall Powell and Kate Ferrell Powell. She retired in 1983 after a long, successful career with Western Electric. After retirement Judy began a second career as a tour guide with Holiday Tours. This allowed her to fulfill her lifelong passion for travel. Through her travels she met many people and made lasting friendships. Judy's passions included gardening, particularly growing beautiful flowers and delicious tomatoes. She often shared her bounty with friends, family, and even strangers. She was an avid reader, sometimes devouring several books in a day. Mysteries were especially a favorite! A lifelong dog lover, she bred German Shepherds and always had a warm place for a stray. Judy attended Mt. Zion Christian Church in Mebane as her health permitted. A wonderful, caring lady, she will be missed by all who knew her. Judy is survived by her son, Carl Denny Atkins and wife Joan of Burlington; son Reginald (Rick) Atkins and wife Toni of Charleston, S.C.; and daughter Karron Atkins Bradsher and husband Jerry of Pfafftown. Grandchildren include Kirk Atkins (Wendy); Derrick Atkins (Leigh); Amy Atkins Slaughter (Rob); Jeana Bradsher Wilson (Andrew); Michael Bradsher (Rebecca); and numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Leona Youngs and Joyce Powell of Yanceyville; and brothers, Earl Powell and wife Reba of Roanoke, Va., Jim Powell and wife Brenda of Yanceyville and Ed Powell of Burlington. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her former husband Carl Byrd Atkins; brothers, Henry (John) Powell, Clarence (Pete) Powell, and Melvin Powell; and sisters, Edna Powell and Janice Powell. Services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Rick Webster. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. prior to the service.Arrangements are entrusted to McClure Funeral and Cremation Service, 1308 S. Third St. Mebane, NC 27302.Flowers are welcome and/or memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Zion Christian Church Cemetery Fund or Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.ne -