Judy Chandler

Judy Golden Chandler, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

Known in Beaufort through both her work and her music, Judy held a familiar place in the community. She was the owner of Judy’s Beauty Boutique in Beaufort, where she was connected to the daily lives of those who knew her through her business and her steady presence there.

Music was also an important part of Judy’s life. She was a pianist who played in many churches in Beaufort, including the Russell Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church. Through her playing, she shared her musical talent in settings that were meaningful to many across the area. Her work as a pianist formed a lasting part of how she was known in the community.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Russell Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort with Pastor Walt Pence officiating. Burial will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 on Thursday at the church.

She is survived by her three sons, Gregory Lewis Buttry and wife, Anita N. of Beaufort; Kevin Dean Buttry and wife, Anita of Beaufort; Kenny Wayne Buttry of Jacksonville; stepdaughter, Hazelle Garner and husband James, of Sea Level ; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Lola Skyse of Broad Creek; Ester Russell of Morehead City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Emma Golden; her husband, Luke Chandler; son, Jarrod Buttry; and her three brothers.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net

Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.