JoNelda Stewart Judkins age 94 passed away at her residence in Smithville Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born February 11, 1930, to her parents the late James Fowler and Zona Lee Randolph Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hobert O. Judkins, Sr.; siblings, Joyce Mauro, Sue Curry, and Jimmie Webb. Ms. Judkins was a homemaker. JoNelda Stewart Judkins was a blessing and gift to everyone fortunate enough to know and love her. Her genuine loving care inspired us all with her words and actions. She was an exceptional cook, talented seamstress, quilter, homemaker and had a natural gift for hospitality that touched our hearts. Her patience and nurturing spirit were a guiding light to us all, and her calm, gentle and forgiving nature inspired us to be better versions of ourselves. She was a shining example of a Proverbs 31 woman. Her legacy of love will continue to inspire us and be a beacon of hope for generations to come. She is survived by 6 children, Hobert O. (Rebecca) Judkins, Jr. of Smithville, Shelby (Barbara) Judkins of Rock Island, Dave (Chris) Judkins, Sr. of Smithville, Michael (Virginia) Judkins, Sr. of Sparta, Danny Judkins of Dallas, TX, and Colleen (Tony) Hernandez of Smithville; 19 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Stewart of Cookeville. Funeral services will be held 1:PM Monday December 16, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating and burial to follow in Jaco-Judkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday December 15, 2024, at 1:PM till 5:PM and Monday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Judkins family.
