Judith

Kirby

Judith Ann Kirby, 80, of Jane, Missouri, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Concordia Nursing & Rehab Center in Bella Vista, Arkansas. She entered this life on December 25, 1941 in Bentonville, Arkansas, born to the late Raymond and Owetta (Holland) Smith. Judy worked many years in food service, most of which was spent managing the dining services at Concordia Retirement Center in Bella Vista, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her husband Charles "Chuck" Kirby; her parents, Raymond and Owetta Smith; and a sister, Mary Evelyn Shinn.

Surviving are her daughters, Trudy Townsend and husband, Jody, Kimberly Payne and husband, Richard; a stepson, Kevin McNelly and wife, Charlene; six grandchildren, Ashley, Colt, Shane, Kylie, Kirby and Katelyn.; Four great grandchildren, Ella, Casen, Cade, and Cali, as well as a host of other family and friends.

A private family service will be held at a later date.