Julia Kate McClure

Julia Kate McClure, lovingly known as “Judy,” age 84, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1941, in Mobile, AL.

Judy was a woman remembered as a truly beautiful soul, whose presence left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She lived a life rooted in faith as a devoted Roman Catholic and was known for her strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family. Throughout her life, Judy devoted herself first as a homemaker and later worked in market research. No matter the role, she gave of herself fully, always placing the needs of others before her own. She had a profound impact on those around her—bringing joy to many, while also challenging others in ways that helped them grow. To her family, Judy was a central figure—someone who, despite life’s challenges, remained steadfast in her care and service to those she loved. She created a life where her family was supported, guided, and deeply cared for.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis Lamar McClure; her mother, Elise Bertha McClure; and her brother, Charles I. McClure. Judy is survived by her loving family, including her sisters, Marie McClure McNally and Mollie McClure Patrick; her former husband, Daniel Hamryka; children, Christopher D. Hamryka, Russell A. Hamryka, Dr. Bonnie Susan Hamryka Tiell, and Donald West Hamryka, DVM; ex daughter-in-law, Pauline Brittan; daughters-in-law, Freda M. Spain Hamryka and Helen Horner Hamryka; son-in-law, Greg Tiell; cousin, Craig Fievet, DDS; Granddaughters, Danielle Brook Hamryka Freeberg (Drew), Sarah M. Hamryka Ellington (Matthew), Emily Elise Hamryka Stephenson (Matthew), Grace Montrillau Hamryka, Kimberly Elise Tiell Griepentrog (Jack) and Katie Tiell; Grandsons, William Hamryka, DVM (Rachel) and Richard Hamryka; Great Grandchildren, Aurora Delila Freeberg, Scarlett Nova Ellington, Conley Jeffery Griepentrog and Samuel Watson Hamryka; Nephews, Christopher Craig Patrick (Suzanne) and Dylan Lamar Patrick; Niece, Samantha McNally Berry.

A visitation will be held at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046, on March 25, 2026, from 5:00- 8:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Winder, GA, on March 26, 2026, at 11:00AM with a reception to follow. Interment will take place at Gwinnett Memorial Park, 925 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA.