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Submitted: 7/1/16 • Approved: 7/1/16 • Last Updated: 2/17/22 • R1147370-G1147369-S3
July 29, 1943 - Apr 14, 2014
Obituary
benton.smithfamilycares.com
Judy Wilhite Speights, 70, of Romance, Arkansas, formerly of Benton, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born July 29, 1943 to O.J. and Evelyn Wilhite.
Judy loved spending time with her family. Her three grandchildren were her pride and joy.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wendell H. Speights; 3 sons, Wendell Cory Speights, Chris Speights and wife Shannon, Curt Speights and wife Marilyn; 3 grandchildren, Brittney Carrington and husband Hunter, Blake Speights, and Celina Speights; one great grandchild, Everlee Carrington, expected July 29, 2014; brother, Gene Cole; 4 sisters, Janet Bray, Jo Jones, Saline Sinkoe, and Nancy Bartlett; as well as an extended family, Tommy Fejarang, Verina Ditalo and husband Allan and their five children.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, O.J. “Mutt” Wilhite and Evelyn Cole Smith.
A celebration and reception in honor of Judy will be held at Smith Family Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, AR, 72015 on Saturday, April 19th, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. For information call, 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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