Judy Gail Horne

Judy Gail Chriscoe Horne of Harrells (NC) passed from her earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, while at home, after a period of declining health. Born on November 29, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys Ray Sheffield Chriscoe. Also preceding her in death are her previous husband—Orville Earl Horne and siblings—Lizzie, Debbie, and Eddie.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband—Preston Knight; children—David Earl Horne of Harrells, Malissa Horne of Smithfield, and Renee Henderson (Larry Marschal) of Pflugerville (TX); siblings—Diane Howard of Magnolia and Mary Cottle and husband Frank of Rose Hill; grandchildren—Kenneth Wayne Lanier, Tiffany Renee Smith, Nicholas Earl Horne, Dylan Wade Henderson, Christopher Randall Cathey, and Sadie Nevaeh Cathey; and great grandchildren—Rylee Smith, Brantley Jay Henderson, and Killien Jensen Henderson.

Judy was born in Montgomery County in North Carolina and moved to the eastern part of the state and eventually settled in Harrells. Her work career found her as a seamstress working in several local sewing plants. She also worked in Cavenaugh Supper House.

A memorial service is planned for March 30, 2026, with a 1:00 pm visitation and a 2:00 pm service. Services will be held in the Padgett Funeral Home Chapel at 401 W. Main Street, Wallace, NC.