Judy Ann MacBrair

Judy, age 75, of Pilot, Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January
5th, 2024.
Judy was a devoted daughter, wonderful mother, grandmother, and the best great grandmother
(Shu Shu). Judy received her master’s degree at Virginia Tech and was close to receiving her
doctorate before dropping out to raise her granddaughter, Renee. Judy was the most fiercely
loving woman. She excelled at taking care of people and her home was always open to anyone
who needed it. She loved to travel, gamble, and play bingo.
She was preceded in death by her father, George Jarels, and her previous husbands, Kenny
Albert, Ren Poff, and Chip Groseclose.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Donald MacBrair, who she
treasured with all her heart, her mother, Vivian Jarels, her children, Kevin Albert (Lisa), Byron
Albert, Lee Groseclose (Kristy), Mark Groseclose (Daniel), Monica Norris, Donna MacBrair, her
grandchildren, Renee Albert, Christopher Albert, Joshua Albert, Bryson Albert, Ruger
Groseclose, Coty Boyer (Keenan), Sebastian Stillwagon (Shannon), Benjamin Norris (Kelsey),
Jaime Norris, Jennifer Norris, her great-grandchildren, Maverick, Drax, Kenna, Katheryne,
Christine, Arlo, Aaliyah, Kamisha, Jaidynn, her siblings, Bobby Jarels (Peggy), Ricky Jarels
(Debbie), Kenny Jarels, niece, Shannon Jarels, her beloved rescue toy poodle, Duke, and many
more dear friends and family.
A celebration of Judy’s life will take place Wednesday, January 10th at Horne Funeral Home
from 12 PM - 1 PM for friends and family visitation, with the service taking place at 1 PM. A graveside service following at Huffville Church with Leon as pastor. Those wishing to send
memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.