Judy S. Hodge, age 68, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

She was the daughter of the late Ed Skipper and the late Pauline Skipper and a native of Rutherford County.  Judy was an active member of Southern Baptist Church where she taught vacation bible school and was a dedicated servant to God and Southern Baptist Church.  She worked as a hair stylist at Mane Attraction Hair Salon for 32 years.  Judy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and faithful friend to all her customers.

She is  survived by her husband of 50 years: Dennis R. Hodge Sr..

One Daughter: Jessica Hodge Dixon

One Son: Dennis R. Hodge Jr. and his wife Pam

Two Sisters: Gail Ledbetter Teresa Skipper

Three Brothers: Frank Skipper David Skipper Bobby Skipper

Five Grandchildren: Dennis R. Hodge III, Matthew Tyler Hodge, Ethan Hodge, Isabella Dixon and Savannah Hodge. One Great-Grandchild: Dennis R. Hodge IV. A special niece Melissa Gregory.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Friday, March 18, 2022 at Southern Baptist Church.   The Funeral service will be at Southern Baptist Church at 3:00 PM, Friday, March 18, 2022 with Reverend Peter Surran officiating. Interment will be at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery.   McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.