Judy Faye Wilfong

Judy Faye Wilfong, 80, of Patton, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her home. She was born August 6, 1945, to William George "Bill" and Mary Kathryn Starkey Ward. She spent her childhood in Spring Valley. She and Gary Wilfong Sr. were united in marriage on February 16, 1963. To their union two children were born, Jessie and Gary Jr. "Butch". Judy devoted her life to her family and friends. You could catch a glimpse of her sitting in her sunroom anytime you came down the lane to visit. She would greet you with a smile and offer you a cold drink from the fridge. After doing a wonderful job raising her children and experiencing the devastating loss of her daughter, she put her entire heart into babysitting both her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many would say Judy was the "Ultimate Grandma" as she was also referred to as "Grandma Judy" by so many other children. Of her many talents, including gardening, working in her flower garden, drawing, and sewing, she shined the most in how she loved those around her. There wasn't a room that she could not make cozy with her eye for design. Her widely known Christmas Village was a sight to be seen during the holidays. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed sitting at home watching all the wildlife with her husband, Gary. Judy also enjoyed attending church and was a member of St. Maurus Catholic Church. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Gary Jr. "Butch" and Pam Wilfong; sister, Patty Ward; grandchildren, Chasity and Tommy Thele, Erica and Josh Mayfield, Derrick and Becca Wilfong; great-grandchildren, Kenna Thele, Jaylen Mayfield, Duel and Daus Wilfong; brothers and sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary Wilfong Sr.; daughter, Jessie Wilfong; and great-grandson, Ryder Thele. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Ford and Liley Funeral Home in Patton, Missouri. Funeral service will start at 11:00 am with Father Jim French officiating. Burial will be at Post Oak Cemetery in Patton. Memorial contributions may be given to Post Oak Cemetery or St. Maurus Cemetery.

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Judy Faye Wilfong

August 6, 1945 - October 28, 2025