Georgia Irene Judkins

Georgia Irene Blackmon Judkins affectionately known as Irene to many peacefully transition from labor to reward on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

Irene was the fourth child born to the late Edward Emory Blackmon Sr & Georgianna Braswell Terrell on June 9th 1938 in Smithfield NC.

Irene accepted Christ at a very young age and became a member of St. Mark AME Church in Smithfield, NC.

Irene was educated in Johnston County public schools and graduated from Johnston County Training School in 1956 where she was the leadtwirling majorette. Irene continued her education at National School Of Business in Nashville, Tennessee from 1956 to 1958 earning her associate degree in business.

Irene with the red hair and little freckled face captured the heart of James Judkins the love of her life and was joined in holy matrimony on June 4th 1960 and two sons were born to this union. Shortly after marriage the duo set off for better opportunities and relocated to Mount Vernon, NY. Irene joined Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church Mount Vernon, NY in 1961 under the leadership of Reverend Wilcox and served on many auxiliaries and remained a faithful member until her relocation. Irene was blessed with her first corporate job at IBM in 1975. After 18 years as an administrative clerk Irene was fortunate to retired from IBM in 1993 and relocated to Fayetteville NC in 1996 to enjoy the fruits of her labor.

Irene joined Evans Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Fayetteville, NC in 1996 under the leadership of Reverend Lawrence Miller and again served on many auxiliaries. Irene was a faithful and dedicated member until declining health, she loved her church and church family.

Irene never met a stranger, her contagious smile would light up the darkest room and her kind spirit could heal the darkest souls. Her personality was unmatched and to know her was to love her. Irene enjoyed cooking, sewing and planting flowers around the house and yard.

Irene was a devoted and wonderful wife, a magnificent mother, a generous grandmother/great grandmother, a supportive sister/sister in love, a awesome aunt, a caring cousin, a true friend and a confidant and we will miss her deeply.

Irene has left amazing memories to her husband of 65 years James Judkins of the home Sons: Gregory & Jeffrey Judkins, Bonus daughter: Vonya Judkins, Grandchildren: Jamel (Theresa) & Jalisa Judkins, Great-Grands Skylar & Tymir, Sister: Jean Ingram, Sister in loves ; Maxine Hunter & Pearl Blackmon, Nieces & Nephews: Garney (Michael) Reid, Terrell (Akeena) Blackmon & Tara (Patrick) Chance, Goddaughter: Dina Caldwell.

Her memories continues to a host more of nieces, great nieces, great-great nieces, nephews and great nephews, great-great nephews, cousins and friends far and near.

Irene joins the heavenly streets of gold with her parents Edward & Georgianna; Sisters; Ella & Dorothy and her one and only brother Edward “Jr”

I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH, NOW THERE IS STORE FOR ME THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS!

Visitation
Fri, December 12, 2025
4:00 – 8:00 pm
Evans Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
301 N Cool Spring St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Viewing
Sat, December 13, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Evans Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
301 N Cool Spring St,
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Funeral Service
Sat, December 13, 2025
12:00 pm
Evans Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
301 N Cool Spring St,
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Entombment
Sat, December 13, 2025
Cumberland Memorial Gardens
4509 Raeford Rd,
Fayetteville, NC 28304

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