White Funeral Home
400 First Street West
Independence, Iowa 50644

INDEPENDENCE – Judith D. Smith, 66 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died at her home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1956, in Independence, the daughter of Keith Kirby and Betty Lou (Harn) Wilson. She graduated from high school in Independence. On March 14, 1988, she and Raymond Lee Smith were married in Junction City, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 2017. Judy cared for her family in addition to working in various positions in the community.

Judy was always ready to go camping with her family and friends. She looked forward to the nightly campfires. She also enjoyed stock car races and wintering in Texas.

Judy is survived by 1 son, Christopher (Nicci) Wilson of Apple Valley, Minnesota, 3 grandchildren, Corgan, Ardyn, and Avery Wilson, 3 sisters, Grace Mendenhall of Tripoli, Iowa, Mary Lou (Duane) Ellis of Oelwein, Iowa, and Theresa (Ron) Straw of Independence, and 1 brother, Jerome (Jean) Wilson of Waterloo, Iowa. She is also survived by 2 step sons, Jeff (Kim) Smith of Aurora, Colorado, and Larry (Kerri) Smith of Branson, Missouri.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, James Wilson and John Wilson, and 4 sisters, Linda Bonefas, Susan Morris, Ruth Hall, and Christine Hogan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the White Funeral Home in Independence from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with a Remembrance Service at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Sheda officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

White Funeral Home of Independence is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.