Judy Brockwell

Judy Reece-Brockwell, age 65, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. A beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (“Mammy”), sister, aunt and friend. Judy will be missed and her memory treasured by all who love her. Judy, a native of Johnson County, grew up in Butler, where she lived the majority of her life. Judy was a member of Butler Baptist Church and attended Willow Springs Baptist Church. She was a 1971 graduate of Johnson County High School. She was a long-time employee of Burlington and FPC in Mountain City. After moving to Elizabethton, she was employed at Maupin Shell and Walmart. A selfless person who dedicated her life to her family and others, Judy was an example of a life well lived. Judy and her twin brother, Jackie Proffitt were born to Beulah and Bruce Proffitt on August 9, 1953. She is preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother Jack Proffitt, sister, Lynda Hopkins, step-father George Carr and nephew Wayne Lunsford, brothers-in-law Harold Matherly and Vaughn Brockwell. Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Donald Brockwell of Elizabethton, daughter, Julie Brown (Derek) of Gallatin, Son Chris (Tammie) of Elizabethton, step-daughter, Shena Basler of Johnson City, Step-daughter, Tara Abdon (Cody) of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Grandchildren: Sabrina Johnson (Jimmy), Alisa Reece (Brandon), Hannah Brown, Matthew Tilley, Austin Reece, Catlin, Connor & Collin Basler, Mia, Ava, Jace, Summer, and Alex. Great grandchildren: Jordyn, Zane, Drew & Clairah. Sisters: Jean Lowe, Norma Jean Eldrith, Nancy Matherly. Brother: Jerry Proffitt; Special Sister-in-law: Jeanette Bowers, Brothers-in-law: Wayne, Tony, Roger and Larry Brockwell; Special friend: Max Sams & Kim McDonnell. The family would like to send a “Special Thank You” to the staff and friends at Pine Ridge Health Care, also for the special prayers and kindness from Chaplain Doug Hinshaw and Chaplain Bryan Smith. There will be a memorial service for Judy in Memorial Funeral Chapel at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019. Officiating will be Chaplain Doug Hinshaw and Chaplain Bryan Smith. Visitation will be from 6:00 to the service time. Interment will be private at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family on our web-site: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com Memorial Funeral Chapel is taking care of the Brockwell family