GREENSBORO — Judy Alaine Rumley Hilliard, a lifelong Greensboro resident, died Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Moses H. Cone Hospital. She was 84 years old.
Local roots and family
Born in Greensboro on Sept. 3, 1941, Hilliard was the daughter of the late William Rumley and Audrey Lee Rumley. She remained connected to the community where she was raised throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Jerry Hilliard; two daughters, Anna Smith and Sara Kirkman; and four grandchildren. The family has indicated they will not hold public services.
"There are no services planned," the funeral home noted in published arrangements.
Arrangements and remembrances
Forbis & Dick Funeral Service, North Elm Street, is assisting the family with local arrangements. In lieu of a public memorial, the family has asked that memorial contributions be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.
- Name: Judy Alaine Rumley Hilliard
- Age: 84
- Date of death: July 9, 2026
- Place of death: Moses H. Cone Hospital, Greensboro
- Funeral home: Forbis & Dick, North Elm Street
- Services: None planned
| Survived by | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Charles Jerry Hilliard | Husband |
| Anna Smith | Daughter |
| Sara Kirkman | Daughter |
| 4 grandchildren | Grandchildren |
Obituaries serve as a record of local lives and ties. In a city the size of Greensboro, notices like this account for long-standing neighborhood connections and family histories. The funeral home assisting the family can be reached for further information on private remembrances and any possible updates to arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be sent to any nonprofit the donor prefers, per the family's request.
