Julia "Judy" Nelson

Julia "Judy" Glee Walker Nelson, 87, of Sophia, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

Judy was born in Randolph Co., NC, on June 13, 1937, the daughter of the late Charles Walker and Mildred Thornburg Walker. She graduated from Trinity High School in 1955, attended Mt. Gilead Church in Sophia, and volunteered for Red Cross for many years. Judy was very cultural by enjoying the arts, making fine food and traveling. She even resided at Oak Island Beach for many years. Judy loved visiting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Nelson; granddaughter, Jennifer Thornburg; and siblings, Wanda Gurley, Milton "Mickey" Walker, and Joel Walker.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Tonia Nelson of Sophia, Tina Nelson Sides and husband Dennis of Sophia; brother, Dwight Walker and wife Nancy of Trinity; grandchildren, Carey Thornburg Twiddy (Eric), Dawn Sides McElfresh (Matt), Derrick Sides (Brooke), Amber Sides Short (Jeff); great grandchildren, Ethan Twiddy, Abigail Twiddy, Claire Twiddy, Olive Sides, Alex Short, Logan Short, and Charlie McElfresh.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, at Randolph Memorial Park with Pastor John Sides and Pastor Norman Weeks officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to The American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.