Judy Reeves Erardi, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in ECU North Hospital. Ms. Erardi was born on April 27, 1954, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Rachel Towery and James Thomas Reeves. She was also preceded by her cousins John Towery (JT) and  Billy Towery.

Surviving include her son Charles Thomas Erardi, her cousins: Maxine Nance (Bahnson) of Roanoke Rapids, Emma Jean Braddy (Rick), Lincolnton, Barbara Travis of Lincolnton, Tina Travis of Lincolnton, and Jimmy Jones of Roanoke Rapids, and her special friend Bernice Black of Cherryville.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service with Dr. Dennis Gregory, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com.