Judy Ann Fawcett Smith, 73, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving husband and devoted daughter on Friday morning, December 15, 2023.
Judy is survived by her husband and best friend of 44 years, Donald E. (Don) Smith; her daughter and son-in-law Judy Faith Henson Radosta and Brett Radosta of Hoschton, Georgia; brother Johnny Fawcett (Judy)of Lavonia, Georgia; (step) son, Britton Elliott Smith (Stacy McGehee) of Gainesville, Georgia; (step) daughter, Donya Delaney Waggoner (Jeff) of Gainesville, Georgia.
She especially cherished her grandchildren: Ansley Radosta of Hoschton, Georgia; Robert Radosta (Kasey) of Braselton, Georgia; Christopher Radosta of Sugar Hill, Georgia; Ashlynne Radosta of Sugar Hill, Georgia; Delaney Jarrett Little (Zac) of Gainesville, Georgia and Aiden Elliott Smith of Savanna, Georgia. The grandchildren all always lovingly called her “Grammy” but it didn’t stop there. Judy was “Grammy” to all the friends of the grandchildren as she always made them feel at home (and well fed) when they came to visit…and they came often. It wasn’t uncommon for one of them to say that they were closer to “Grammy” than they were to their own grandmother. That was fine with Judy.
Judy is preceded in death by her father, John Harley Fawcett; her mother, Elsie America Kinsey Fawcett; her brother H. C. Fawcett; sister Joyce Fawcett Ramey and brother-in-law Michael Ramey.
Judy had a great passion for life. She loved people, Mother Nature, games, the Georgia Dawgs, and having fun. She worked hard and played hard with outstanding professional and career accomplishments throughout her life. Though she was unable to finish a conventional high school education, she took her GED accreditation along with hard work, dedication, and extraordinary social skills to attain a high-level managerial position in a major multinational corporation. Her professional duties granted her extensive travels within the United States along with business assignments throughout Europe.
As great as her professional achievements were, Judy’s main concerns and quests were her family and her friends and neighbors. Family birthdays, graduations, and other life events were important, major celebrations for Judy. She also had a strong appreciation for the Reunion Country Club Empty Nester Group, of which she was an active and dedicated member. She was known in that group for her generous and happy distribution of her (almost) famous Southern cornbread and her tasty cheese straws (not to mention her chicken & dumplings).
Judy will be missed and remembered by all who knew her for her fierce loyalty to friends, her vivacious personality, her generous nature, and her zest for life. She will have a special seat in Heaven at the foot of her God.
Judy will be laid to rest in the Fawcett family plot at AltaVista Cemetery. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ward’s Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday, December 20th, at 2 pm. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 19th, from 5 pm till 7 pm.
You may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.
Ward’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gainesville, is honored to serve the family of Judy Fawcett Smith.
