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Pickens - Judy Gray Pinkston, RN, 65, wife of Robert V. Pinkston, Jr., died Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.
Judy was born in Summerville, SC a daughter of Juanita McKay Gray of Beaufort and the late Allen Thomas Gray. She devoted her life to nursing which she started at a young age as a Candy striper while in high school. She was retired from Greenville Hospital System and was employed with The Presbyterian Communities of Easley where she worked part time because for her, sitting at home was not an option. Judy was a graduate of the Walterboro School of Practical Nursing and later Greenville Technical College where she received an AS degree in nursing. She was a communicant of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Easley and she was a member of The Cindy Parrott Chapter of The Daughters of the King.
Judy learned to cook at an early age and fancied herself as a specialist in good old fashioned home country cooking. Her major hobby was going on adventures with her grandson Aiden to the library, parks, shopping, and anywhere else he wanted to go. She took a great deal of pride in being Aiden’s “Granny Judy”, a role she truly and dearly loved.
Survivors include her husband, Robert, her daughter, Heidi M. Robinson and her husband Stephen of Liberty and grandson, Aiden Robinson. Also surviving is her mother, Nita Gray of Beaufort and her sister, Pamela Thompson and her husband Steve of Beaufort, her father-in-law, Bob Pinkston and sister-in-law, Mary Donna Pinkston both of Beaufort and her furry babies, Jack, Mikey, and Baby Girl Kitty.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 PM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Easley with a reception following in the church parish hall. Entombment will be at a later date.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and those desiring make memorials to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1200 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642 or to Foothills Presbyterian Community, 205 Bud Nalley Drive, Easley, SC 29642.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the CCU staff of St. Francis-Downtown, especially her nurses that cared for her during her last hours namely, Leigh Anne, Pat, Ann, Jordan, and Strad, wonderful caregivers all.
The family is at the home.
Dillard Funeral Home
Pickens, SC
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December 31, 2016
It will never hurt less.
September 4, 2016
Jane Williams
Robert, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife!!! I wish I had known sooner, so I could have returned some of the kindness and sympathy YOU SHOWED OUR FAMILY during our time of sorrow when we lost our precious mama. I know I will not forget. May God continue to comfort you and your loved ones!!! Please accept my heartfelt condolences!!
August 15, 2016
Nancy Holcombe
Robert, so very sorry for your loss. Just know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
August 8, 2016
Amber Hawkins
I am absolutely shocked by this terrible news. I am so very sorry Robert. Thinking of you and your family.
August 8, 2016
Belinda Lane
Robbie, Heidi, Mary Donna, and Uncle Bobby, I can not began to express the hurt we all feel about Judy. I know you have many tough days ahead so please know we are all thinking and praying for you. We love Judy with all our hearts and will miss her terribly. But she flies high now and well always watch over us, saying something like "What the heck are you doing that for?" She always made me laugh! Love to you all Belinda!
August 8, 2016
connie siemen
to our family, this is so hard , thought we haven't seen Judy since she was tiny and learning to walk. But was always in our thoughts as her sister Pam. She will be sadly missed. Aunt Connie and Uncle Art and her 3 cousins.
August 7, 2016
Caroline and Phillip Snow
Robert and Heidi,
Please know that you and your sweet family are in our thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express the heartfelt sadness that we feel for you during this time of loss. May God's love surround you and bring you comfort and peace knowing that He is faithful to supply all your needs. Take comfort in knowing that Judy is now resting in the arms of our Lord. Our most sincere condolences.
August 6, 2016
Carroll Waiboer
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Judy was a bright spot in many of my days in MSICU. She will truly be missed. I pray God's perfect peace for the family.
August 6, 2016
Yvonne Smith
So sorry for your loss of Judy. I worked with her many yrs, at GHS. She was a very caring nurse she was even my nurse on admission the GHS. My prayers are with you all as I know Judy is receiving the fruits of her labor from Our Lord and Savior. God bless you all.
August 5, 2016
dianne townes
Robert -so sorry to hear about your loss may God comfort you in this difficult time.i remember how kind and helpful u were during the loss of my mom few weeks ago we appreciated it so much.We will keep you in our prayers.
August 5, 2016
Stephanie Dieckhaus
Robert and Heidi, I am so very sorry for your loss. Judy was a wonderful person with a memorable laugh and a beautiful smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you both.
August 5, 2016
Jim McTaggart
Robert and Family We are truly sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Pat & Jim Mc Taggart
August 5, 2016
Larry C. Hendrix
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 5, 2016
Allen & Stephanie Smith
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love and prayers to you and the entire family.
August 5, 2016
Laurie Blakely
Robert and Heidi, I am shocked and saddened by the news of Judy's passing. I worked with her long ago when we were both the young chaps on the floor. And I always loved her sense of pride taken in her work. She was funny, honest to a fault and a blessing to all who knew her. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that I lift you up to the Father for peace and divine grace during this time. Love to you both,
August 5, 2016
Lori and Scot Werkmeister
Robert - We are so very sorry and saddened by your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Scot and Lori Werkmeister
August 5, 2016
Don & Joyce Nicholson
Robert, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all the family.
August 5, 2016
Dorothy Freeman
Robert,I am truly sorry for your great loss.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.I love you
August 5, 2016
Pam Thompson
Judy, you were the best sister a girl could have. You were always my protector. I remember your favorite game as a child was playing hospital, to wounded bugs (even if sometimes we wounded them so you could care for them). You spoke your mind, but never hurt anyone with words. We had fun "play bickering" on facebook. There are so many people walking around today because of your loving dedication to nursing and compassion. I love you Judy.
August 5, 2016
Judy was the best sister a girl could have. She was always my protector. She always teased me, that I was older, (after we were past 30 of course) and usually signed birthday cards, from your much younger sister. She was a goof! She was a rock. She was a woman of God. Her patients were what made her happy. Just to care for others is what she was meant to be. You are always in my heart. She's with the Lord and our precious Daddy. Love you Judy.
August 5, 2016
Kathy Henderson Mazzoli
Robert and Heidi, I am just shocked at this news. Even though after y'all moved to Pickens we did not see each other often we were friends for life. Judy was one in a million with her dry sense of humor that made you laugh so hard if you knew her, and to those that didn't it kept them wondering was she joking or serious! She will be missed by so many. I will be praying for you all!!! Always in my thoughts! Love y'all dearly!
August 4, 2016
Sheila Summey
Robert my heart skipped a beat when I heard of Judy's passing. She was so much fun to be around and I loved her dry wit. May God grant you peace during this time.
August 4, 2016
Dana Hyatt
Robert and Heidi, my heart aches for you and all Judy's family and friends that loved her. I just don't know what to say...I am so shocked and sorry for your great loss. May Gods grace bear you up during this sad time.
August 4, 2016
Kathleen Fahey
Robert,
I was so perturbed when hearing about Judy. Both of you have always held a special place when thinking back to my childhood years in Pickens. Wishing you all well during this difficult time.
August 4, 2016
Carl Jenkins
Robert, Lori and I send our heartfelt condolences. It is something we didn't know about and didn't expect to read. Our prayers are with you and your family. We hope to see you one of these days.
August 4, 2016
Robert, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of you wife. May God grant unto you and your family peace and precious memories in the days ahead. Robin Caldwell Inman, SC
August 4, 2016
Carol Green
Robert, Heidi, Mrs Gray, and Pam You are lifted up to the Divine One for peace. Judy is at peace now . What a privilege to know and work with her.
August 4, 2016
Neil Breed
Robert,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless and comfort you all during this time.
Neil, April, Coleman and Kacee Breed
August 4, 2016
Wayne Madden
Sorry to hear this Robert our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Wayne/Darlene Madden
August 4, 2016
So sorry Robert,will be thinking of you and your family
August 4, 2016
Dean Weinmueller
Robert, Sorry to hear the loss of your wife. May you cherish the many good memories you have with her. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
August 4, 2016
Sherry & Bill Leonard Noble
Robert and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss my prayers are with you during this difficult time. May rhe many memories be the fondest treasures you hold close to your heart.
August 4, 2016
Andrew Weatherford
Robert and Heidi I am sorry to hear about Judy. Y'all are in my prayers.
August 4, 2016
Sue Hunter
Robert, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
August 4, 2016
Steve Hawley
Robert, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
August 4, 2016
Amanda Salle
So saddened to hear of this. I worked with Judy at GHS for several years and always loved her sense of humor and the warm, caring and very generous heart that she had for other people. She was my "work mom," and I'll never forget her. I know that she adored her family. As I was reading the names of her family members, I realized that I knew almost all of them by name, and that if I didn't know their name, I remembered her speaking of them to me....even the furry, four legged ones. My heartfelt condolences go to all of Judy's family and close friends.
August 4, 2016
Jane Collins Wooten
Know how much you are loved by family and friends and use that love for your strength in the days ahead. Also know that you will be in the payers of the Daughters. God's Peace and FHS
August 4, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family surgical this tragic time..my the good lord wrap his arms around you and take care of you.
Linda Wilson Oakley, Bill's sister
August 4, 2016
Christine Fraley
I worked with Judy when I first started working in the ICU at GHS. I was a brand new nurse who was easily intimidated. Judy was always encouraging and helped me develop confidence in my career. I will always remember her sweet and feisty spirit. She will be greatly missed, but I know she is in heaven with her Heavenly Father smiling down on us. Very sorry for the loss you have experienced. Praying for your family!
August 3, 2016
Lynn Townes
Thinking of you in your time of loss. God bless and comfort you.
August 3, 2016
Robert, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Patti C Rivers Pickens SC
August 3, 2016
Steve & Mary Beth Ellison
Robert, we are so saddened to learn of your loss. Our prayers are for peace and comfort for you and your family in the days ahead.
August 3, 2016
Gladys L. P. Corcoran
Robert, my love, thoughts , and prayers are with you in these dark hours, may the Lord enfold you, and your family in his loving arms, he needed a beautiful rose for his garden.
August 3, 2016
ken chappell
Robert, Shirley and I are so sorry for your loss. Ken Chappell (the framery)
August 3, 2016
Delta Cantrell
You will be in our prayers Robert, so sorry.
August 3, 2016
Peggy Pinkston Robertson
So very thankful to be able to call Judy my cousin & friend. I was blessed to spend a wonderfully fun day with her just a couple of weeks ago! I know that she is resting in the arms of our Father God! Aiden will keep her memory living long after we are gone by sharing his memories with his children and grandchildren. Rest in God's Peace, dear Judy.
August 3, 2016
Jerry & Paula Leslie
Robert,Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.This is the time memories can comfort and will mean so much!!
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