Judith Arlene Slavens, 91, Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Cox South.

She was born October 21, 1934 in Grain Valley, Missouri, the daughter of Noel Francis and Lorraine R. (Miller) Wilkinson.  Judith had the greatest sense of humor and was an animal lover.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Miller and her brother, Jere Wilkinson.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Reta Gae Griffin; her sisters, Barbara Wilkinson, Sharon Armstrong and Connie Christy; dear friends, Lil Smith and Marge Williams.

There will be a private family memorial at a later date.