Judy Carswell McKinney, 84, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born March 11, 1941, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Ben Teague and Bessie Godfrey Carswell.

Judy worked for General Electric for many years and was of the Christian faith. She loved her family, especially her granddaughter Victoria.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy McKinney; her sisters, Betty Stowe, Ruth Mingus, and Juanita Yount; and her brothers, Jack Carswell and Bud Carswell.

Those left to cherish and honor Judy’s memories include her son, Michael Eckard (Christine Song) of Hickory; and her granddaughter, Victoria Eckard of California.

No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Judy Carswell McKinney.