Judy Carter Baxter

Mrs. Judy Carter Baxter, age 83, of Tompkinsville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home. Judy was born at home in Rockbridge on September 2, 1942, a daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Pickerell Carter, she was the youngest of six children. She was a 1961 graduate of Tompkinsville High School and attended Western Kentucky University earning a master’s degree in social service. Judy worked as the Director of Social Services for Monroe, Metcalfe and Allen County and served on the Monroe County School Board. She loved traveling with friends, tending to her yard, and her flowers. Judy was a founding member of the Rockbridge Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Joe Benton Baxter, daughter, Kathy Jo Baker and husband Tom, grandson, Joe Braxton Baker all of Sulphur Lick. One sister, June Robins of Greenville, South Carolina, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, three brothers Dr. Levonne Carter, Windell Carter, and Douglas Carter and one sister, Jean Payne.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with entombment to follow in Monroe County Memorial Lawn Mausoleum. Brothers, Deven Smith and Gary Emberton will officiate the services.

Visitation will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and again on Wednesday morning after 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Monroe County Backpack Program in memory of Judy.

Pallbearers: Barry Carter, Dr. Tony Carter, Jimmy Payne, Cary Robins, Scotty Cunningham, Dan Scofield, Sam Woosley, and Kevin Arledge.

Honorary Pallbearers: Neal Isenberg, Clifford Stephens, Hal Teeters, Louis Lee Carter, Lewis Darrell Carter, Nick Carter, and Gary Dubree.

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Judy and her family at this time.