Sara "Judy" Gordon

Sara Marie “Judy” Coble Gordon, 81, of Staley, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Chatham Hospital surrounded by her family. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Joyce-Brady Chapel with John Phillips presiding. Judy will lie in repose at Joyce-Brady Chapel from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Judy was born in Chatham County on May 6, 1945 to Vernon and Bessie Amick Coble. She worked in textiles for several years and later worked in retail. She loved shopping and cooking for her family. She loved her family dearly and cherished her time spent with them.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Judge Cornelius Wayne Coble.

Judy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Herman Ray Gordon, of the home; son, Timmy R. Gordon and wife, Donna, of Staley; daughter, Debbie Scotten and husband, Marty, of Staley; brother, Charles Coble, of Staley; grandchildren, Jessica Davis and husband, Taylor, Allison Gordon, Thomas Scotten and wife, Mary and Lauren Scotten; great-grandchild, Lakelynn Davis and one to arrive in April.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Journey Church, 17475 US Hwy 64, Siler City, NC 27344.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Gordon family.