Judy Lynn Hallford Canup, 69, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away following a sudden and fast-moving cancer diagnosis.
Judy was married nearly 50 years to her husband, R. Keith Canup, and together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and was actively attending River Point Community Church. Judy lived her faith openly and consistently, impacting many through her words, actions, and example. Judy worked for 20 years at Standard Telephone Company and 12 years at Farm Bureau before dedicating her later years to her most cherished role—being a full-time “Mimi” to her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, R. Keith Canup; her children and grandchildren: Luke Canup, wife LaDonna, and children Townsen and Etrulia, Tyler Canup, wife Carrie, and children Cason, Avie, and Macie, Karli Greenfield, husband Nic Greenfield, and children Landon and Elanor. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Juanita Killebrew, and her nieces, Laura Cruz and Amy Ellen Mathews, daughters of her late brother, Larry Hallford, as well as numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Trudy Hallford; her older brother, Larry Hallford; and her aunts and uncles.
Family and friends are invited to come as you are, honoring Judy’s heart for people to feel welcomed just as they are. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 6:00 p.m. at River Point Community Church.
A private graveside service for the family will be held at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Judy’s memory to: Georgia Mountain Tres Dias at GMTD, 106 Pilgrim Village Drive, Suite 300, Cumming, GA 30040 (Please note In Memory of Judy Canup), or to Love Packages, c/o Hills Crossing Baptist Church, 3569 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville, GA 30523, or by visiting www.hillscrossing.breezechms.com and select “Give to Love Packages” from the drop down menu.
An online guest book is available by visiting hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.
