Gregory, Judy Ratcliffe

Rev. Judy Elizabeth Ratcliffe Gregory, age 79 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 18, 1946 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Lanford Ratcliffe & Mozell King Ratcliffe.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Rev. Jerry Clisby Gregory, SR.; daughter Janet Lefler; sisters Louise Hagee, Linda Kinser; brothers Winford, Buddy and Rodney Ratcliffe; son-in-law Randal Alley and sister-in-law Patty Ratciffe.

Judy always put God first, followed by her family. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, and the best Mawmaw-Nana anyone could ever ask for. Her love and devotion to Jesus were evident in the way she lived her life each and every day. To know Judy was to love her. She had a heart that was full of love, kindness, and compassion for everyone she encountered.

Aiden Cole was the apple of her eye and brought an immeasurable amount of joy to her life. The love she had for her family was deep and unwavering, and being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was one of the greatest blessings of her life.

Throughout her life, Judy faithfully served the Lord and devoted herself to sharing His love with everyone she met. Her greatest desire was for others to come to know Jesus. Through her lifelong walk with the Lord, her testimony, her prayers, and the love she showed others, she led many souls to Him. Her life was a living testimony of her faith, and she never hesitated to share what Jesus meant to her.

Even in her final days here on earth, Judy continued to speak of her faith and her trust in God. She remained steadfast in her belief that the Lord was with her, and she looked forward to the day she would be with Him.

While we miss her more than words could ever express, we find comfort in knowing that Judy is no longer suffering and is rejoicing in the presence of her Savior. We can imagine her now hearing those precious words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Her earthly journey is complete, but the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the faith she shared will continue to live on in all who knew her.

“Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4, KJV)

Judy is survived by her

Children – Jerry C. Gregory, Jr. – Pulaski, Jane Alley – Pulaski, Joy & Randy Shanklin – Pulaski

Grandchildren – Brandon (Terra) Lawson, Derek (Rachel) Shanklin, Justine (Devin) Gregory, Jeremy Gregory, Tiffany Alley & fiancé Bucky, Tanner (Casey) Alley, Angel Shanklin and Jared Gregory

15 Great Grandchildren

Sister – Dreama (Milford) Whitaker – Greensboro, NC

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM – Monday, September 28, 2026 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Carson Linkous and Rev. Charlie Barbettini officiating.

Interment will follow at the Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Draper. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until service time Monday at the Funeral Home.

To sign Judy’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com – Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.