Judy Brown Gibbs

Judy Brown Gibbs, 78, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2026. Judy was born on August 7, 1948, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late William Dewey Brown, Sr. and Dorothy Jean Revels Thornton. She was the loving wife for 51 years to the late Thomas "Tommy" Edward Gibbs, Sr.

Judy was a 1966 graduate of Paul M. Dorman High School. She was a longtime employee of Cardio-Medical Associates and the Urology Center of Spartanburg.

She was a devoted woman of the Baptist faith who found peace, strength, and comfort in her relationship with the Lord and joy in worshipping alongside other believers. Judy’s favorite passions were spending time with her loving children and grandchildren and her many travels to the beach.

Judy is survived by her children, Kimberly Branch (Danny), Thomas “Jay” Gibbs, Jr., Jennifer Simmons, and Julie Toney (Mike); known as "Grandmomma" to her 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; her brother, Jeffery Scott Brown (Polly); and her brother-in-law, Gary Gibbs (Jeannie).

Along with her parents, Judy was predeceased by a sister, Brenda Jean Williams; a brother, William “Billy” Dewey Brown, Jr.; and her grandma, Gladys Gossett Revels.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. A service to worship God and honor Judy’s life will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, conducted by the Rev. David Carter and the Rev. Dr. Ron Culbertson. The burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307.

Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel