Judy Gouge Obituary

Judy Taylor Gouge

January 8, 1951 -

June 26, 2025

Mrs. Judy Taylor Gouge, Jan. 8, 1951 - June 26, 2025, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Johnson City and attended Science Hill High School. She was a wonderful wife and mother and spent the past 47 years in Jonesborough at the home she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Eugene F. Taylor II and Elizabeth Gump Taylor and a sister Elizabeth Maybach. She met the love of her life Jimmy Gouge while attending ETSU. They lived in Michigan, Ohio and finally made their home in Jonesborough. For many years they enjoyed hiking the mountain trails in this area.

She worked for the First Tennessee Development and was a dedicated teacher for many years. She was a creative artist in a variety areas and presented her works at many different craft fairs down through the years. While living in Ohio she did Tole Painting and Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs. Judy participated in the Silver Dollar City Fall Craft Fair in the early 80's making salt dough Christmas ornaments that she baked in a wood fired cook stove. In addition, she was the owner operator of Reflections Photo Restoration and Gourmuttery Dog Treats. Most recently was her stained glass studio where she created 3-D glass sun catchers.

Judy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jimmy Gouge, her brother Eugene F. Taylor III, daughter Laura Gouge, her son Richard Gouge and his wife Tiffany Grant.

No formal services will be held. Family and friends are welcome to visit her home in Jonesborough at any time. Anyone who would like to make a tribute in her memory may do so by donating to the Washington County Animal Shelter.