Mrs. Judy Fuson, age 71, of Smithville passed away on Friday night, October 18, 2024 at the Webb House Retirement Home. 

Mrs. Fuson was born on June 2, 1953 in Smithville to her parents, the late J.B. and Ruth Beckwith Taylor. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant sister, Diana Taylor; aunts and uncles, Clara Nell Taylor, Colleen Snyder, Clyde Taylor, McKinley Jones, W.J. Tramel and Fred Stanley.  

Mrs. Fuson was a member of Indian Creek Memorial Baptist Church for 59 years having served in many roles. She was the piano player for over 50 years, served as the church clerk for 26 years, and was a dedicated Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Fuson taught math at DeKalb County High School for 30 years and was the yearbook editor for many years. She was an avid bird watcher and participated in many of the area bird and butterfly counts with some of her fellow school teachers. 

After retirement from teaching, she co-authored two highly sought after history books, "Images of America: DeKalb County" & "Under the Lake".  Around 1980, she joined her husband Eddie, along with Billy Redmon, Omrie Allen & Floyd Christian, and began singing with the Calvary Quartet. They traveled middle Tennessee far and wide spreading the gospel in song until their retirement in 2020, with the final group being known as the Calvary Trio or the Fuson Family. At that time, it was Eddie, Judy and Zachary singing together.  

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Eddie Ray Fuson of Smithville; son, Zachary (Leigh) Fuson of Alexandria; two grandchildren, Landon and Callie Ruth Fuson;  aunts, Marguerite Jones of Liberty,  Linda Stanley of Donelson and Jane Tramel of AL. Several cousins and wonderful friends also survive.

Funeral service was held on Monday, October 21, 2024 from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Ric Lee and Elder. James T. Gibbs officiated and burial followed at Taylor Cemetery.

Pallbearers were John David Foutch, Roger Snyder, Todd Cantrell, Wayne Fuson, Jim Enck, Bobby Tramel, Phil McCoy, and Dwayne Cantrell. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.