Judith Mills

Bedenbaugh

Judith “Judy” Mills Bedenbaugh, 87, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at her home.

Born on December 19, 1938 in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Claude Heyward and Kathryn Kibler Mills. Judy retired from SCE&G and attended Hickory Grove Advent Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam Sample (Mayer), Cynthia Clark (Ricky), and Angela Craps (Heyward); a son, Ashley Rankin (Julia); grandchildren, Jesse Crapps (Brittany) and Nikki Anderson (Terry); great-grandchildren, Raelyn Craps and River Craps, Lakin Anderson and Walker Anderson and her canine companion, Missy and her feline companion, Doddlebug.

Judy was predeceased in death by her parents, Heyward and Kathryn Mills and her husband Jimmy “Big Jim” Bedenbaugh.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Travis Park Cemetery in Saluda by Ms. Karen Day.

Pallbearers will be Ashley Rankin, Heyward Craps, Mayer Sample, Jesse Craps, Terry Anderson and Ricky Clark.