Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Judith Hairfield Petrie
1944 — 2024
Following a lengthy illness, Judith Hairfield Petrie, beloved wife of Bill and devoted mother to Matt and Dana, died peacefully at home on February 8. She was born on April 15,1944 in Morganton, North Carolina to Catherine and James Hairfield, Pwho predeceased her, as did her only brother, Jimmy. After graduating from Appalachian Teachers' College in 1966, where she said she had to "trudge through the snow in a dress," she married her high school sweetheart and they began their creative life journey together. They were married 57 years. From her parents Judy inherited incredible artistic ability, and it was evident in every part of her life. She was the originator of Carolina Cameo, her...