Judy Marie Shirey Waits Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Judy Marie Shirey Waits of West Columbia, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on August 18, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Judy Marie Shirey Waits or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Judy may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Judy touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mondale Jeffcoat and Jefferson Shirey; and her son Johnny Waits. She is survived by: her husband James Arthur Waits; and her children, Larry Waits, Tim Waits, Jackie Riddle and Shanna Bolin. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.