Judy Catherine Draffin

Judy Catherine Draffin, 71, of Sanford passed away May 8, 2025.

Judy Catherine Draffin was born on August 26, 1953, in Manchester Cumberland Co NC. Judy was born a daughter of the late Bernard Eugene Nicely and Mabel Louise Nicely. Judy loved to make quilts and crochet blankets. She enjoyed curling up with a good book or an occasional movie to pass the time. Sweet tea was an all-time favorite and year round drink. She enjoyed spending time on the phone with loved ones and ended almost every conversation with “I love you”. Judy believed that with a little care, beauty could come from anything broken so she never threw away anything of good use. Judy was a devoted Catholic and devoted to her faith in the Roman Catholic Church. Judy departed her earthly home at 71 years of age May 8, 2025.

Judy leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter and son-in-law, Leah and David NaDeau, a second daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Kenneth Baxley, Six grandchildren, Halena NaDeau, Daniel NaDeau, Orion NaDeau, Emily Baxley, Kendra Baxley, and Jeremy Baxley, One great granddaughter, Neriah NaDeau, Four brothers, Richard Nicely, Roger Nicely, Michael Nicely, and Terry Nicely, and one sister, Dianne Hallock.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.