Janice Judkins age 73 of the Jefferson Community of DeKalb County, was born July 28, 1952 and went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, April, 10, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital at St. Thomas West. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Wesley and Mary Jean Poorman Cleland; husband, David Judkins; brother, Harold Glen Cleland. Janice was a member of Allen’s Chapel Church. She worked alongside her late husband, David in the nursery and was a homemaker. Janice always had such a smile and sweet spirit. She leaves to cherish a world of memories, two children, Bryan (Georgette) Judkins of Smithville; Mary (Brian) Young of Sparta; grandchildren, Kayla (Daniel) Kincer, Brad Emberton, Hannah Judkins, Zack (Mallory) Young, Daniel (Crystal) Young; great-grandchildren, Cash, Kaden, Kasen, Kolten, Kinsley Drew, Jordan, Declan, Charlee, Marshall, Ezra, Noah and Eliza. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held 11 AM Monday, April 13, 2026, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jerry Pullum officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday 1 PM until 7 PM and Monday 8 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Judkins family.
