Judith Lee Allen Vinroot

March 6, 2023

Judith Lee Allen Vinroot died after a long illness on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Judy was born in 1943 in Clyde, New York and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a class officer, cheerleader, member of Tri Delta, studied education, and met and married her husband of 59 years, Richard Vinroot. Subsequently, she attained a Master’s Degree in Adult Literacy at Appalachian State University. 

Judy taught first grade at Oakhurst Elementary, modeled parenting and tutored young mothers to attain their GED at Even Start, and taught Adult Literacy at CPCC for 20 years. She was an Elder and a Stephen Minister at Myers Park Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School for children with disabilities for more than 10 years. She served on the boards of Barium Springs Home for Children, Barber Scotia College, Childcare Resources, The Mental Health Authority of Mecklenburg County, and The Family Center. She was vice president of the General Alumni Association of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served for many years on the Morehead-Cain Scholarship Selection Committee for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. The Salvation Army was closest to her heart, and she served on their board for over 20 years. 

Mom is survived by her husband, Richard Vinroot of Charlotte, her son, Dr. Richard Vinroot, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter, Laura Vinroot Poole (Perry) of Charlotte, and her daughter Katy Vinroot (Dustin Vail) of Chapel Hill, NC, beloved grandchildren Fifi Poole, Gus O’Brien, Iris O’Brien, and Delia O’Brien, her brother-in-law Robert Vinroot (Pat) and sister-in-law Karen Vinroot Wooten (Ed) and her most adored nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez Tabor Allen and William Howard Allen, and her brother, William Howard Allen, Jr. of South Florida. 

Our family would like to thank all of our mother’s  wonderful friends who were so loving and kind to her for the last two years of her illness, and we are especially grateful to Clementina Pérez and Rita Sims for their love and devotion during her life. 

There will be a small, family-only private service.  

The family invites friends for a reception to celebrate her life with her family in Oxford Hall at Myers Park Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 12th at 1pm. 

Memorials can be made to The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, PO Box 31128, Charlotte, NC 28231 or Crisis Assistance, 509-A Spratt St. Charlotte, NC 28206

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Patrick & Tolison Boyle

    Judy is an amazing example for so many of us. She blessed so many of us with good cheer, a kind word, and listening ear. Peace be with you, thank you for your kind example.

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  • Susan Harmon

    Judy was a UNC and Salvation Army friend. We lived in Spencer dorm our freshman year and later spent time serving at The Salvation Army. She was one of the recipients of the Catherine Booth Award last year given by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. I knew Judy was ill, but we touched base frequently enough that we shared many memories. I am so sorry and sad that I will not see her again. Blessings to her family and especially Richard who I know misses her.

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  • James Luther Snyder II

    Richard, we are so sorry to hear about Judy. Luther, Sloan, Anne and I send our thoughts and prayer to you, Rich, Laura and Katie.

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  • William Pender

    Judy was such a blessing to so many and our family was privileged to have known the Vinroots for approximately 50 years. Deepest sympathy and prayers to all from the Penders

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  • William Pender

    Such a blessing to so many. Our family was privileged to have known Judy and all the Vinroots for nearly 50 years

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  • Junie Reeves Ewing

    I remember Judy's graciousness and kindness from long ago Junior League days. She was wonderful! So sorry to hear of her passing. Grace and peace to the family in their time of grief.

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  • Bill Walker

    Richard and family,

    Judy and I were in the same class at UNC and took several classes together. She was a delight to know and the object of many of her male classmates’ intentions. But Richard was way ahead of them in her heart.

    I am sad to hear this news but happy that I can share the memories of those days in Chapel Hill when we were all so young.

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  • Jim and Barbara Copses

    Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy on Judy’s passing…Rest in peace ..

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  • Cullie Tarleton Cullie Tarleton

    Sad to learn of Judy’s passing. I had the privilege of serving with her on various boards She was very nice and accomplished lady. Sylvia and I send our deepest sympathies to Richard and Judy’s family. ?

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  • Bonnie DiPacio

    Judy was my sister that I never had. We were friends for 70 years. A friendship that I'll cherish for the rest of my life. There is a hole in my heart, but I'm so happy she is at peace. Sending so much love to her adoring family. Thank you for allowing me to spend those precious moments with Judy.

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