Judith Ann Poirot

Judith Ann Gaetjens Poirot, 88, of Broadway, VA passed away November 11, 2026 at Oak Lea at VMRC in Harrisonburg.

She was born November 23, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Richard Pilkington and Lorna Grace Grenz Gaetjens.

Judith devoted her life to caring for others as a registered nurse at Western State Hospital, serving in the nursing profession until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Mayland Christian Church, where her husband served as pastor for 37 years. Outside of her work and church, Judith enjoyed arts and crafts, reading, and cooking.

On December 25, 1956 she married Rev. Clifford S. Poirot, who survives.

Judith is also survived by one daughter, Beth Morris of Broadway; three sons, Peter Poirot (Carolyn) of Harrisonburg, Mark Poirot (Sherry) of Timberville, Clifford S. “Chip” Poirot, Jr. (Lynn) of Portsmouth, Ohio; grandchildren, Amanda Morris (Charly), Michael Morris (Christina), Lillian Haskett (Daniel), Sarah Poirot, Gabe Poirot (Allison), Ann-Marie Poirot, Lindsey Poirot; one brother, Howard Richard Gaetjens of Pennsauken, NJ; and 8 great grandchildren.

One grandson, Colton Tanner Poirot, one brother, James Edward Gaetjens, and one brother-in-law, Kenneth Poirot preceded her in death.

Service information will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mayland Christian Church, C/O Susan Harrison, 11185 Phillips Store Road, Broadway, VA 22815.