Judy Messick Obituary

Judy Carol (Larkin) Messick

September 1, 1949 -

February 16, 2025

CHURCH HILL – Judy Carol (Larkin) Messick, 75, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 16, 2025, following a short illness surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on September 1, 1949, in Kingsport, TN to her parents, Paul and Mary Ruth (Lane) Larkin. She was a lifelong resident of Hawkins Co., and she was a member at First Baptist Church in Church Hill. She loved the casino, but her grandsons were her world, and she loved spending time with them and her family.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life and her soulmate, Carl Michael Messick.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Shayla Jones (Matthew), and Amy Ladd (Calvin); 3 beloved grandsons, Chase Ladd, Tanner Ladd, and Toby Jones; brothers, Jim Larkin (Leanne), Ben Larkin (Margaret), Bob Larkin, and Bill Larkin (Peggy); sister-in-law, Patricia Turner (Lynn); brother-in-law, Allen Messick; and her beloved dog Murphy; as well as an aunt and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Due to weather conditions the graveside service will be held in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Gerhardt officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

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Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home of Church Hill is honored to serve the Messick family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization that was very close to Judy's heart.