Judy Grace Sherrod, age 70, of Whitakers, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. Born in Nash County on May 22, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Albert Hassell Sherrod and Gracie Hyde Sherrod. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Albert Donald Sherrod.

She is survived by her sons, Stacy Randolph Boone and wife, Christy, of Nashville, and James "Travis" Boone and wife, Stacey, of Wilson; two grandchildren; brother, James Hassell Sherrod of Sandy Cross; sister-in-law, Lois Joyner Sherrod of Sandy Cross; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is also survived by the love of her life of 29 years, David Griffin of Whitakers; his daughters, Allison Griffin Williams and husband Matthew, Anna Griffin Hill and husband Jay; and four grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Sherrod Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at other times at the home of James Sherrod, 5942 Vaughan Chapel Road, Sandy Cross and at the home of David Griffin, 9629 Griffin Farm Road, Whitakers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Arrangements entrusted by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation, Rocky Mount.