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1947

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2024

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Judith Ballinger Obituary

Judith Ann Ballinger, 76 of Kirksville, MO passed away Friday (February 9th, 2024) at The Pines in Kirksville. The daughter of Harvey and Clara (Eastman) Reed, Judith was born August 7th, 1947. On December 23rd, 1967, she was united in marriage to Ira Dee Ballinger.

Judith is survived by her husband Ira; Children, Tracy (Robert) Taylor, Kim (Mike) Moffitt, and Jeff (Angie) Ballinger; Grandchildren, Jacob and Matthew Taylor, Tricen (Jasmine) and Jaden Ballinger, and Montana and Kansas Moffitt; Great Grandchildren, Angelina and Artavius Ballinger; 4 brothers & 2 sisters. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Ira Dee Jr; siblings, Janet Weekley, Jessie McCoy, Ronnie Reed and Sandra Lyons.

Judith grew up in Kirksville and attended Kirksville Schools. She retired from Hollisters after 21 years of service. Judith enjoyed buggy rides around the lake, loved Elvis Presley and spending time with her grandkids.

Judith will be cremated and there will be a Celebration of life dinner on Saturday February 17th, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer funeral home.

ARRANGEMENTS in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kirksville Daily Express from Feb. 12 to Mar. 11, 2024.

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