Judy Ann Smith Poplin's Obituary
Judy Ann Smith Poplin, 80, of Albemarle passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehab Center. Her funeral service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Rinehardt officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle from 10 until 10:45 AM prior to the hour of the service.
Born September 9, 1944 in Stanly County, NC she was the daughter of the late Carl Smith and Louise Lee Smith. She was a member of Hillside Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Wiscassett Mills.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Larry Wayne Poplin. Other survivors include two sons Donnie Poplin (Pam) of New London and Scottie Poplin (Pat) of Albemarle, brother Joe Smith of Albemarle, four grandchildren Amber Dennis (Michael) of Richfield, Adam Poplin (Kristina) of Virginia, Jessica Eudy (Neal) of Albemarle, Bradley Poplin (Madison) of Oakboro, and eleven great-grandchildren. A grandson Anthony Poplin preceded her in death as well her siblings Carlene Hatley, W. F. Smith, and David Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Saint Jude's Children's Resesarch Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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