Judith Newsom Shillinglaw Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Judith Newsom Shillinglaw (Columbia, South Carolina). Judith, born on August 19, 1942 in Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away on August 13, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Judith Newsom Shillinglaw to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Woodrow Wilson and Nancy Clark Newsom; and her former husband Benjamin Ryan Shillinglaw. She is survived by: her husband Robert E. Gahagan, Jr.; her children, Genny G. McKenzie (Chris) of Columbia, SC, Christy G. Slaughter (Andy) of Columbia, SC and Robert E. Gahagan III (Angie) of Columbia, SC.; her grandchildren, Dannelly Nybo (Nick), Lilly McKenzie, Campbell McKenzie, Drew Slaughter, Mary Hagan Slaughter, Kate Slaughter, Anna Gahagan and Emma Gahagan; and her siblings, Kathryn Suggs and Clark Newsom (Tudy). She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Judy's name to: St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 5220 Clemson Ave., Columbia, SC 29206; or to Montreat Presbyterian Church, PO Box 577, Montreat, NC 28757; or to Montreat Conference Center, PO Box 969, Montreat, NC 28757.
