Judy Quinn Rouse, 80, of Rose Hill passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 23, 1944, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Owen William and Mary Lilly Burton Quinn.  Judy was also predeceased by her best friend and husband of 57 years Theodore Rufus Rouse, Jr., and her sister Billie Faye Brown.

Mrs. Rouse was owner and operator of Duplin Nursery for over 45 years. She was a member of Rose Hill Methodist Church.

Surviving are her devoted children, Debbie R. Rhodes of Rose Hill and Michael Rouse and wife Jackie of Southport; grandchildren Adrianne Paul, Christian Noel Rhodes, Jason Stancil and wife Tori and Jonathan Stancil and wife Kristina; great grandchildren Khloe Rhodes and Jack Stancil; sister Ann Quinn Lanier of Chinquapin; sister-in-law Marion Holland of Rose Hill; brother-in-law Ted Brown of Jacksonville; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Judy dearly.

Judy or" Goo", as she was lovingly called was a loving mother and caring grandmother and sister who loved her family with all her heart.  Her grandchildren were the 'apples of her eye' and her 'ray of sunshine'. It was the first grandchild who started calling her  "Goo" and many knows her by that today.  Being a hard worker and having a very green thumb, Judy grew beautiful plants, shrubs and flowers. She had a great business and enjoyed seeing old friends and making new friends as they visited her nursery throughout the years.  Judy always put others before herself and would help anyone in need.  She was a strong woman with a gentle touch, a big heart and a loving smile.  Judy will surely be missed but never forgotten.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts made be made in memory of Judy Rouse to Rose Hill Methodist Church, 314 E. Church Street, Rose Hill, NC  28458.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC