Judy Hudkins passed away on November 5, 2023, in Springfield, MO. She was 78 years old. Born on May 10, 1945, to Jerome and Marie Kochanski in Green Bay, WI, Judy and her siblings were raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. She was a young carhop at Bob’s Big Boy when she met the love of her life, Bob Hudkins, who she went on to marry a few months later.

Known for her humor and wit, Judy loved gathering and traveling with friends and family for vacations and tournaments. She had a great passion for bowling, bingo and poker and played on a weekly basis for years with many of her close friends.

Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bob; children Robin, Jackie (Ken), and Bobby Jr.; grandkids Felicia (Kory), Kenny Jr. (Allegra), Heaven (Kyle), Robbie, Jesse (Reghan), Robert III, Ryan (Anna), Tommy and Kaylee; great grandchildren Wyatt, Leah, Brecken, Graham, Lincoln, Weston, and Jude; her sister Karen; brother Michael (Cathy); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerome Sr. and Marie, brothers Jerome Jr. (Olga) and baby Gary, and Sisters Sandra and Marlene.

Judy will be fondly remembered for her delicious Kraut Runzas, homemade cakes, and Christmas fudge, her love of Elvis, and her amusing “Hootie Hoo!”. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.Alz.org.

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