Judith S. Crossland, age 77 of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Unity Medical Center. A native of Franklin County, she was born on February 28, 1944. Judy graduated from Franklin County High School in 1961. She attended Vanderbilt University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from MTSU. She later received her Master’s Degree in Counseling. Judy was employed by the Franklin County Board of Education for decades until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Shetters; mother and step-father, Edith (Smith) and Lawrence McBee; husband, James Crossland; daughter, Carol Kay Payne; sister, Janice McBee; and Aunt Blanche and Uncle Raymond L. “Pop” Cottrell. Judy is survived by her loving children, Kendra Payne (Eric) Belland, and Kelly Payne, both of Ridgeland, South Carolina. A private service and burial will be held at Cowan Montgomery Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital or an animal rescue of your choice. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
