Judy Orbesen, age 72, was born on March 14, 1951 to Harvey and Dorthy Gouge in Oliver Springs, TN and passed away on December 6, 2023 at her home in Crossville, TN.
Judy is survived by her daughters Robin and Angela Orbesen, both of Harriman; granddaughter Amanda Barry of Harriman; grandsons Ricky (Kayla) Barry of Harriman and Jerrod Orbesen on Crossville; brother Danny (Vickie) Gouge of Harriman; sister Brenda (Danny) Turner of Oliver Springs; son-in-law Daryl Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey Cleveland Gouge Jr and Dorthy Ethel (Phillips) Gouge; ex-husband Michael Orbesen; daughter Sherry Smith; brother Clifford Hicks; sister-in-law Becky Hicks; and brother-in-law Lawrence Patterson.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (2811 Harriman Hwy, Harriman, TN 37748). Visitation will begin at 1:00pm with the service to follow at 2:00pm, Will Gouge officiating.
So very sad and sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. I have a lot of great memories from years ago when she was married to Mike and lived in Clinton. I’m sorry for the family’s loss.