Judy Orbesen, age 72, was born on March 14, 1951 to Harvey and Dorthy Gouge in Oliver Springs, Tennessee and passed away on December 6, 2023 at her home in Crossville.

Judy is survived by her daughters: Robin and Angela Orbesen, both of Harriman; granddaughter: Amanda Barry of Harriman; grandsons: Ricky (Kayla) Barry of Harriman and Jerrod Orbesen on Crossville; brother: Danny (Vickie) Gouge of Harriman; sister: Brenda (Danny) Turner of Oliver Springs; son-in-law: Daryl Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Harvey Cleveland Gouge Jr and Dorthy Ethel (Phillips) Gouge; ex-husband: Michael Orbesen; daughter: Sherry Smith; brother: Clifford Hicks; sister-in-law: Becky Hicks; and brother-in-law: Lawrence Patterson.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (2811 Harriman Hwy, Harriman, TN 37748). Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. with the service to follow at 2 p.m.