Judith Anne Smith, age 64, of Republic, MO, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 in Christian Health Care Republic. She was born November 9, 1947, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Charles and Rita (Borngen) Smith. She attended Crowder College in Neosho, MO. Judith had worked for 25 years at Fasco Motors in Ozark, MO and recently was an employee of Republic School Systems. She loved to paint all types of pictures, Indian type pottery and read her Bible. Judith loved to cook, especially Italian, and enjoyed trying new recipes.
She is survived by a daughter, Laura Devereaux of Republic, MO; a son, Shawn Gahagan of Royse City, TX; one sister and one brother; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., in the Billings Assembly of God Church. She will be cremated and burial will be at a later date.
Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to “Care to Learn” at 518 N. Hampton Republic, MO 65738.