Judy Carolyn Martin Elliott, 72, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026 while at Carolina Caring of Sherrills Ford. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Franklin Delano Martin and Gertie Spake Self. She is also predeceased by 2 sons; brother, Mike Martin.

Left to cherish her memory are her spouse, James Elliott of the home; sons, James Elliott II and Chris Elliott; daughter, Jaime Franklin; grandchildren, Cheyanne Nugent, Solomon Elliott, Caleb Elliott, Peyton Franklin, Hannah Franklin, Samantha Franklin, Hank Elliott, and Jolene Elliott; daughter-in-law, Casey Elliott; son-in-law, Kevin Franklin; great-grand children, Harper Nugent and Riley Nugent; siblings, Rita Thomason, Danny Martin, Becky Jones, Vicki Pearson and Nancy Martin.

She was a retired CSR for Cleveland County Farm Bureau. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved plants and flowers of all kinds. Through the years she enjoyed making ceramics, crocheting, bird watching, baking and decorating cakes.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC, 132 East College Avenue, Shelby, NC 28152. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 600 Mt. Zion Church Road, Casar, NC 28020 with Rev. Toney Franklin and Rev. Larry Brewton officiating. Private Burial will be held at Mount Harmony United Methodist Church, 229 Mount Harmony Church Road, Polkville, NC 28136.

Donations may be made in Judy Elliott's name to Tabernacle of Cherryville, Mount Harmony United Methodist Church and/or Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is honored to serve the Elliott family and friends. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.