Photo courtesy of Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.
Springfield, Illinois
Jan 19, 1948 – Oct 16, 2025 (Age 80)
Judith Jelks departed this life on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Judith Carolyn Jelks was born January 19, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois to Henry Lee and Mary Elizabeth Roberson. Judith affectionately known as Judi or Cookie, had many careers in her life, all devoted to caring for others young and...
Read MoreTo Miriam Gardner and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your precious aunt. May she rest in glorious peace free from pain, and the worries of this world. Hold on to beautiful memories to carry you through this difficult time.
Karen Shannon-Madison
October 24, 2025 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Marie Johnson
October 21, 2025 | Springfield, IL
We are so saddened by the passing of our friend and family member. To the family we send our love and prayers to everyone. We go way back in memory and love to Cookie, ( that's how long we have known her) She was an amazing individual with many gifts and talents, the greatest one being true and sincere. She was a good mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. We are going to miss her very much. Her brother and our cousin made it possible for her to be a gift to our family and we were so...
Dorothy (Lee) Helm
October 21, 2025 | Decatur, IL | Family