Judy Elaine (Blackwelder) Mechum

Judy Elaine Blackwelder Mechum, 71, of Landis, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Judy was born November 25, 1950 in Iredell County, NC a daughter of Margaret Lucille Davis Blackwelder of Landis and the late Nathan Willard Blackwelder, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Austin Beverly.

Judy was a 1968 graduate of South Rowan High School and the Southeastern Institute of Cosmetology in Charlotte.

She was a hairdresser for many years. She was hardworking, compassionate and very dedicated to her family.

She served as a volunteer in the infusion area of the Levine Cancer Center for many years.

She enjoyed going to the beach and hunting shark’s teeth and loved to read. She always put other’s needs before herself.

A Visitation to celebrate the life of Judy Mechum will be held 3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

Family members left to cherish her life include her husband of 53 years, James Robert Mechum, Jr., a son, James Eric Mechum of Charlotte, a daughter, Trudy Mechum Beverly and husband Eddie of Harrisburg, one grandson, Cameron Beverly, a brother, Nathan “Sonny” Blackwelder, Jr. of Landis and a sister, Kay Fisher of Concord.

She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, 1021 Morehead Medical Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204, https:/ /www.atriumhealthfoundation.org/cancer/

Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mechum.